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Mark Mentesh
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- Liverpool, UK
- United Kingdom
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- I am a:
- Tennis Fan, Casual Player, Tournament or League Player, Teaching Pro or Coach
- Neighborhood or other helpful location info:
- Liverpool, UK
- Random things about me (hobbies, occupation, tennis history, favorite band, etc.):
- I love tennis, football (Liverpool fc) and going the gym. I try and play as much a possible. Technically im very good overall but im inconsistent thats my main problem, I think its lack of consertration and lazy feet.
Im interested in getting as good as i can be but need some guidance and tips to help me.
Im training to become a PE teach and a professional tennis coach.
- My tennis skill (please check your NTRP if you know it):
- NTRP 5.0, If tennis is on TV - I am watching
- On the court, I am a:
- rightie, singles player, one-hander, all courter, gracious winner
- My favorite local courts:
- Liverpool East Wavertree and Widnes Lawn Tennis Club
- Relationship status:
- Single
- Favorite website:
- http://www.tennis.com
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I agree with both Mike and Cosmin. First, it's never too late to take up with this game, and second you already know what you need to work on.
Check out Oscar Wegner's website at: tennisteacher.com . Oscar's Modern Tennis Methodology is cutting edge tennis instruction developed on the basic tenent that anyone can "Play Like the Pros".
As far as "too late" is concerned, there's a lot of tennis being played out there; in all age brackets, and all skill levels. Tennis is a game where there will always be room for improvement...
Sparky
You didn't mention how late you started to play tennis and how old you are now...
Even if you don't become a professional tennis player, there are so many ways to benefit from playing tennis; so don't make this your only goal. Just enjoy it and share it with others!
Cosmin :)
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GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS OF VARIOUS PLAYING LEVELS
1.5
This player has limited experience and is still working primarily on getting the ball into play.
2.0
This player needs on-court experience. This player has obvious stroke weaknesses but is familiar with basic positions for singles and doubles play.
2.5
This player is learning to judge where the ball is going although court coverage is weak. Can sustain a short rally of slow pace with other players of the same ability.
3.0
This player is fairly consistent when hitting medium paced shorts, but is not comfortable with all strokes and lacks execution when trying for directional control, depth, or power. Most common doubles formation is one-up, one-back.
3.5
This player has achieved improved stroke dependability with directional control on moderate shots, but still lacks depth and variety. This player exhibits more aggressive net play, has improved court coverage, and is developing teamwork in doubles.
4.0
This player has dependable strokes, including directional control and depth on both forehand and backhand sides on moderate shots, plus the ability to use lobs, overheads, approach shots and volleys with some success. This player occasionally forces errors when serving. Rallies may be lost due to impatience. Teamwork in doubles is evident.
4.5
This player has begun to master the use of power and spins and is beginning to handle pace, has sound footwork, can control depth of shots, and is beginning to vary game plan according to opponents. This player can hit first serves with power and accuracy and place the second serve. This player tends to over hit on difficult shots. Aggressive net play is common in doubles.
5.0
This player has good shot anticipation and frequently has an outstanding shot or attribute around which a game may be structured. This player can regularly hit winners or force errors off of short balls and can put away volleys, can successfully execute lobs, drop shots, half volleys, overhead smashes, and has good depth and spin on most 2nd serves.
5.5
This player has developed power and/or consistency as a major weapon. This player can vary strategies and styles of play in a competitive situation and hits dependable shots in a stress situation.
6.0 to 7.0
The 6.0-player typically has had intensive training for national tournament competition at the junior and collegiate levels and has obtained a sectional and/or national ranking. The 7.0-player is a world class player.