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Giselle Sotelo
- Female
- Los Angeles, CA
- United States
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- I am a:
- Tennis Fan, Casual Player
- Random things about me (hobbies, occupation, tennis history, favorite band, etc.):
- Very new to tennis! My tennis practice thus far has been confined to hitting against a wall. I have only learned the one-handed topspin backhand stroke, and even that needs work. BUT, I do practice about 3 or 4 times a week. I just want to be able to practice with someone because right now I can't afford lessons. Possibilities might include feeding balls to one another to improve strokes, etc. Anyway, I really want to play with another beginner who wants to learn, too.
- Favorite pro tennis player(s):
- 1. FED 2. Justine Henin (pre-first retirement) 3. Nadal 4. The UNSTOPPABLE NOVAK DJOKOVIC
- My tennis skill (please check your NTRP if you know it):
- Just started, Do not know my rating
- On the court, I am a:
- beginner
- My favorite local courts:
- I like playing against the wall at Rancho Cienega Sports Complex and the courts, which are currently under repair, look like they'll fix up real nice.
- Relationship status:
- Single
- Favorite website:
- http://www.fuzzyyellowballs.com
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Wilson Pro Staff Classic 6.1
Posted on September 27, 2012 at 9:28am 3 Comments 1 Like
Just strung this gorgeous specimen for someone. Smaller head, nice tight center string bed, and solid. Does it play as good as it looks and feels???
Day 1 -- ALU Power on the Mains, Synthetic Gut on the Crosses, Tension at 61 lbs.
Posted on September 16, 2012 at 11:37pm 6 Comments 0 Likes
I strung my Prestige Mid at 61 lbs., ALU Power on the mains, synthetic gut on the crosses (I had previously used these strings but in reverse -- ie, the synthetic gut was on the mains and the ALU Power was on the cross). At first, this new set up felt like I was hitting the ball with a brick. Despite exerting a tremendous amount of effort, my balls were barely going past the service box. It was rough getting used to. Eventually, after about maybe thirty minutes or so, the strings started…
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Posted on September 16, 2012 at 5:20pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
So, I'll be test driving different strings (or combination of strings) at varying tensions each month to (1) get a better idea of the strings that are out there, (2) get a feel for different tensions and (3) see what works best for me. To date, I've basically been stringing Prince sythentic gut on the mains and Luxilon ALU Power or Rough on the crosses (like Roger, except he uses natural gut on the mains which is a little cost prohibitive for me). I usually tension my strings at 62 lbs…
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Hi Giselle, Excuse super late reply. If you are still interested in hitting around, let me know. I have just rediscovered this site. I can do weekends at night.
hola!
Welcome back!
Hey Giselle, sent ya a message! :]
Hi Giselle, thanks for the message. yes of course Mark mention that to me. I like to play with you any day. just let me know we can schedule the date. I am here two more weeks then going for traveling for a few months then will be back. in the mean time we can play before i go my trip if you like.
canan
Goodmorning Giselle,
Thanks for the reply! As of right now I'm avail any day and any time after today. Let me know what's best for you. I also saw you commented on Cana's page, if anything we can all meet up and play together. Just throwing that idea out there. :] I know a few drills we can do with three players on court!
ok. no problem. i just got back from england a few days ago. Wimbledon was Great! i downloaded some pictures on my page if you want a look... ciao!
Hey Giselle,
How are you doing today? Im relatively new to tennis too and we're in the same boat when it comes to not being able to afford lessons and wanting to get on courts to improve via drills and good old fun rallies. Hope we can get out on court sometime to practice and improve. Im around the Silver Lake area and I know some good courts (lighted and free) we can go to. Im currently avail to play any time!
Hope to hear from you soon Giselle!
-Paul :]
You were number 2 yesterday! Must be your stringing post. lol
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