"Tim, have you tried Yonex Pro Poly Tour, been using and really like the softer feel, good spin generation although I generate it anyway, and holds tension pretty well."
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Rise of the one handed backhands at the French Open
Started this discussion. Last reply by Hal Wagner Jun 7. 9 Replies 1 Like
Love seeing 1/2 of the round of 16 men using one handers. They said this stroke was dead.Continue
Who says one handers are dead, great match in Davis Cup Almagro vs. Berdych..
Started this discussion. Last reply by Tim Prapong Nov 18, 2012. 3 Replies 0 Likes
Nice battle between these two on the fast indoor court.Continue
A new Djokovic in Dubai..
Started this discussion. Last reply by Tim Prapong Feb 29, 2012. 8 Replies 0 Likes
His little brother is playing on Tennis channel, let's see how the strokes look. Continue
Hate TV coverage of Wimbledon
Started this discussion. Last reply by tennisbum Jul 1, 2011. 2 Replies 1 Like
Once again, best coverage is online, nothing live here.
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Hal Wagner replied to Hal Wagner's discussion 'Rise of the one handed backhands at the French Open'"he's just confused.......go Tsonga"
Hal Wagner replied to Hal Wagner's discussion 'Rise of the one handed backhands at the French Open'"I think none in semi's, but you k now Rafa and Joker already get two spots. I saw Mary Carillo did a segment on this last night and as Martina said, "the two hander has more advantages, but one hander is prettier and better to watch."
CoachV - William Vazquez replied to Hal Wagner's discussion 'Rise of the one handed backhands at the French Open'"Tsonga has both single and double. does he count as a single?"
CoachV - William Vazquez replied to Hal Wagner's discussion 'Rise of the one handed backhands at the French Open'"yes, but he will need both hands and arms. the single still requires the other hand to help aim set-up and guide the racquet as a counter balance."
Mark / The Mayor replied to Hal Wagner's discussion 'Rise of the one handed backhands at the French Open'"How many of them made it through the quarters, Hal?"
Tim Prapong replied to Hal Wagner's discussion 'Rise of the one handed backhands at the French Open'"Gasket? You mean Gasquet. lol"
CoachV - William Vazquez liked Hal Wagner's discussion Rise of the one handed backhands at the French OpenHal Wagner replied to Hal Wagner's discussion 'Rise of the one handed backhands at the French Open'"and most of these guys have sweet ones. Rock solid, technically sound, Haas, Robredo, Gasket, Fed, Kohlshreib, list goes on."
Tim Prapong replied to Hal Wagner's discussion 'Rise of the one handed backhands at the French Open'"Very interesting to see. Can never get rid of a great one hander!"
Mark / The Mayor replied to Hal Wagner's discussion 'Rise of the one handed backhands at the French Open'"I know!
I am trying to get my son to consider switching, but he is only 11 - do you think this is a good age to switch?
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- Currently working with a top ranked 9yr old girl, she's #4 in 10's and now moved to 12's and is top 100. Also, work with top 40 14's boy and several juniors ranked between 100-200 in Nor Cal. Continue to work with one of the top 4.5 ladies teams in NorCal and former coach and sparring partner of 2008 Men's 5.0 player of the year. I love teaching beginners and advanced students. I feel beginners need to have the best instructors so that they can learn the proper strokes and enjoy the game sooner since they will know how to hit the ball. I have a problem with programs that have high school students for instructors since its usually a waste of the parents money and students time, but it gives me more business because someone has to fix their strokes later on.
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- Pretty damn good
- On the court, I am a:
- bomber, serve-n-volleyer, drop-shotter, gracious winner, gracious loser
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Hard Work pays off!!!
Posted on November 7, 2011 at 12:40am 1 Comment 0 Likes
I love to see all the effort and hard work pay off for students. The past two weeks I've had the pleasure of seeing past and present junior students perform exceptionally well in their tournament outings. 13yr old boy winning an 18under tourney, two 9yr old girls meeting in the 12under semi's and the winner taking the tourney, and another 11yr old girl in the 14 finals. All these kids works extremely hard and now it's really starting to show, and I wish them more success in the future be it… Continue
Comment Wall (11 comments)
- At 3:24pm on December 24, 2011,
Coach Dudley said… Happy Holidays to you Hal, and Merry Christmas!!!
- At 10:51pm on August 12, 2011, Coach Dudley said…
- Hal, you mentioned the castors on the popular Gamma E-Z Cart eventually strip-out. I contacted Gamma and they don't have care or maintenance instructions for them. Over time, I notice accumulation of dirt/sand etc. which need to be cleaned and the ball bearings lubricated. Can you offer me any helpful tips?
- At 10:25pm on June 3, 2011, Coach Dudley said…
- Hal, I know you are a stringer. Is there a way I can refer customers to you for stringing? I string too, but more often than not, I don't have the time or the string inventory. Let me know if I can pass you some business. Thanks!
- At 2:14pm on May 21, 2011, Mark / The Mayor said…
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- At 8:11pm on May 20, 2011,
Sharon B said… Hope all is well with you. Where are you? Mary Anne just asked me yesterday if I knew where you were. We all miss you. Let us know if you are teaching anywhere.
- At 8:55pm on May 16, 2011,
John Spoerl said… - Ya, probably. I have messed with wildcards in davis, chico, and we hosted one at my home club (natomas racquet club) ipin'ed up and all that. Maybe I will see you
- At 6:35pm on May 13, 2011, Mike Dong gave Hal Wagner a gift…
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- At 8:42pm on May 2, 2011, Mike Dong said…
- Hello sir! :)
- At 10:42pm on February 13, 2011, Mike Dong said…
- Is this the same Hal Wagner from Marin?
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