"Hi Erica
Welcome to Berkeley.
I'd like to get out and hit the ball around.
Currently unemployed so quite available time-wise.
I live right next to 2 courts at Willard park (derby near regent) if that's convenient.
Jim
Beckerjim1@gmail.com"
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How do we rate our level of tennis ability?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Mark / The Mayor Sep 9, 2011. 2 Replies 0 Likes
Just wondering if there is a standard scale that people are using. It would be good to post it somewhere prominently on the site (or maybe it is and I can't find it) so everyone is using the same…Continue
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Jim Becker replied to Erica Pool's discussion 'Beginner-Intermediate Girl Looking for an Easygoing Hitting Partner' in the group Berkeley-Albany-ElCerrito
Suzanne Black left a comment for Jim Becker"Hi Jim! Found you here. I live in Berkeley now and was wondering if you would like to meet up? Suzanne"
Shawn left a comment for Jim Becker"Hey Jim, yes I could certainly meet up for some rallying. I can head up to Berkeley tomorrow. I've played up at the Rose Garden courts. What court works for you?"
Jim Becker left a comment for Bill Lanphier"Yeah, we'll have to battle it out to see who's worse! :-)"
Jim Becker replied to Stefan Candra's discussion 'Beginner-Intermediate Player Near UC Berkeley' in the group Berkeley-Albany-ElCerrito"Hi Bill,
Lets plan on 1:30. I'll call you around noon and we can figure out where to meet.
Look forward to it,
Jim"
Jim Becker replied to Stefan Candra's discussion 'Beginner-Intermediate Player Near UC Berkeley' in the group Berkeley-Albany-ElCerrito"Hi Shawn,
Would love to hit with you.
Tuesday or Weds are good for me.
Jim"
Jim Becker replied to Stefan Candra's discussion 'Beginner-Intermediate Player Near UC Berkeley' in the group Berkeley-Albany-ElCerrito"Hi Bill,
I'm free from 12:30-3:00 or 3:30-whenever (I need to get to Kaiser to get a TB test checked.) Tuesday is more flexible for me but tomorrow works too.
Do you have a favorite court to play at?
Jim
415-699-2976"
Jim Becker replied to Bill Lanphier's discussion '2.5-3.0 singles, usually flexible hours' in the group Berkeley-Albany-ElCerrito"Hi Bill,
I am looking for someone to hit with, maybe play some games. My game is very rusty but hoping to get it back in shape. I live right by 2 courts on Derby and Regent in Berkeley but can travel too. I'm currently not working so my…"
Jim Becker replied to Stefan Candra's discussion 'Beginner-Intermediate Player Near UC Berkeley' in the group Berkeley-Albany-ElCerrito"Hi,
Have you found folks to hit with?
I'm probably the same level as you. Used to be pretty good, haven't played in a long time.
I'm older than you. 50, but still can get around the court.
I live right by 2 courts on Derby St…"
Mark / The Mayor replied to Jim Becker's discussion 'How do we rate our level of tennis ability?'"That is a great post Chin thanks for putting this here. I will update our page to match this if you don't mind. http://tennisopolis.com/news/ntrp-ratings-guide
Jim, the easiest way is to go out and play someone who knows…"
Chin Be replied to Jim Becker's discussion 'How do we rate our level of tennis ability?'"I've seen the answer to this a while back but I couldn't find it off hand so here's the self rating page copied from the USTA website. A shot by shot rubric for self rating is available here
Purpose
The primary goal of…"
Jim Becker posted a discussionHow do we rate our level of tennis ability?
Just wondering if there is a standard scale that people are using. It would be good to post it somewhere prominently on the site (or maybe it is and I can't find it) so everyone is using the same scale. Thanks,Jim BSee More
Doug replied to Jim Becker's discussion '2.5 ish player looking to hit/play in Berkeley/Oakland area' in the group East Bay"hi pam,
this is doug from that tennis... site. i put up that 2.5 thing. anyway. i don't know if you have time or interested to hit. but if you do let me know. live in oakland as well
anyway
here is my…"
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- I am a:
- Casual Player
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- Berkeley, CA
- Random things about me (hobbies, occupation, tennis history, favorite band, etc.):
- Just starting to play after a number of years. At best was a 3.0-3.5 but have slowed down since then. I'm in pretty good shape and would like to find a hitting/playing partner or 2.
- My tennis skill (please check your NTRP if you know it):
- NTRP 2.5
- On the court, I am a:
- lefty
- Relationship status:
- Single
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- At 2:00pm on April 28, 2012, Suzanne Black said…
Hi Jim! Found you here. I live in Berkeley now and was wondering if you would like to meet up? Suzanne
- At 1:03am on April 3, 2012, Shawn said…
Hey Jim, yes I could certainly meet up for some rallying. I can head up to Berkeley tomorrow. I've played up at the Rose Garden courts. What court works for you?
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