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Jane E Sleeth
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- I am a:
- Tournament or League Player
- Neighborhood or other helpful location info:
- Toronto, Ontario
- Random things about me (hobbies, occupation, tennis history, favorite band, etc.):
- I am Jane Sleeth & I have been playing tennis since the age of 7 and was ranked in Canada as a Junior & am still ranked as an adult. I accepted a tennis scholarship to New Mexico U but elected to go to University of Toronto for the academic program and to play on the varisty team. I play Masters events and tournaments still. Looking for players in the US esp. New York City and California so I can travel and enjoy the sport with others! I am a Registered Teaching Pro and also a Certified Physiotherapist
- Favorite pro tennis player(s):
- Yvonne Goolagong, Steffi Graff, Justine Henin, Amalie Mauresmo, Roger Federer and Rod Laver
- My tennis skill (please check your NTRP if you know it):
- Pretty damn good, NTRP 5.0, If tennis is on TV - I am watching
- On the court, I am a:
- lefty, singles player, one-hander, top-spinner, all courter, gracious winner, gracious loser, tournament goer
- My favorite local courts:
- Donalda Tennis Club Toronto Canada
Mount Royal TC, Montreal Canada
Acapulco Club (beauftiful red clay & right on the beach)
The courts in Luxembourg Gardens, Paris France
Red Clay in Amsterdam
- Relationship status:
- Who Wants To Know?
- Favorite website:
- http://www.rolandgarros.com
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Ever wonder why the hop just before your opponent strikes the ball is critical to your success on the court?
Posted on March 9, 2010 at 12:23pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
This small hop altho seemingly insignificant is a critical part of your footwork and success on the court
This small hop just before your opponent strikes the ball in effect tells your brain how to move once the ball has been struck - it tunes your brain into the muscles to instruct them as to when to move and in which direction and how fast.
This is a great illustration of how the brain talks to your muscles and eyes and tells them what to do and when!
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I am a 4.5-5.0 male 24 yo player. I come to Toronto everday week mon-wens for work. I can play after 7pm. Would you like to play sometime?
Lavie
I just wated to know if you were still coming to Chicago in June. As always I'm in the mood to hit!
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