Mark / The Mayor's Posts - Tennisopolis : Tennis Social Network2024-03-19T13:42:33ZMark / The Mayorhttp://tennisopolis.com/profile/archibothttp://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3036808996?profile=RESIZE_48X48&width=48&height=48&crop=1%3A1http://tennisopolis.com/profiles/blog/feed?user=3inqn4rih5lxh&xn_auth=noTennisopolis Ranks in Top 100 Sports Blogstag:tennisopolis.com,2014-10-14:1869403:BlogPost:11676162014-10-14T15:00:00.000ZMark / The Mayorhttp://tennisopolis.com/profile/archibot
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<p>The sports blogger aficionados over at RebateZone have put together a list of their top 100 sports blogs from all sports imaginable and, low and behold, we came it at number 22! Not bad, guys!</p>
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<p>The sports blogger aficionados over at RebateZone have put together a list of their top 100 sports blogs from all sports imaginable and, low and behold, we came it at number 22! Not bad, guys!</p>
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<p><strong><em><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3149152968?profile=original" target="_self"><img class="align-right" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3149152968?profile=RESIZE_480x480" width="350"></img></a> Free, Family-friendly Event Offers Something for Everyone</em></strong></p>
<p>United Sports Publications (USP), publisher of New York Tennis Magazine, Long Island Tennis Magazine and various multimedia tennis properties serving the New York metropolitan area, today announced that the Second Annual New York Tennis Expo will return Sunday, June 1, 2014 from 10:30…</p>
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<p>United Sports Publications (USP), publisher of New York Tennis Magazine, Long Island Tennis Magazine and various multimedia tennis properties serving the New York metropolitan area, today announced that the Second Annual New York Tennis Expo will return Sunday, June 1, 2014 from 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows, N.Y.</p>
<p>The New York Tennis Expo was created by USP as both a symbolic annual gathering and opportunity to bring together tennis enthusiasts with those who support the growth of the sport throughout the New York Metropolitan area. This full-day event returns following the inaugural New York Tennis Expo in 2013, an event that drew in excess of 3,000 attendees.</p>
<p>Tennis enthusiasts and their families can expect to enjoy an expansive “Activity Zone” this year, complete with indoor on-court play opportunities and games; an outdoor Carnival area and Parent-Child Play Deck; and expanded “Kids Zone” featuring face-painting, balloon animals and glitter tattoos. For those interested in the best tennis products and services, the expansive “Exhibitor Zone” will feature companies and organizations ranging from teaching aids and technology products, to apparel companies, manufacturers, tennis travel destinations, teaching organizations and virtually everything in between.</p>
<p>The 2nd Annual New York Tennis Expo Speaker Sessions will kickoff at 11:30 a.m. and consist of:</p>
<ul class="releaseul">
<li> The Road to College Scholarships: World-renowned Tennis Coach Nick Bollettieri and several top college coaches will provide recommendations and tips to aid parents and aspiring college players in their selection process</li>
<li> Taking Your Game to the Next Level: Gain inspiration as industry insiders share their insights into performance and overcoming obstacles</li>
<li> Ask Nick Q&A: A special, interactive session with recent International Tennis Hall of Fame inductee, Nick Bollettieri. Pose your questions to the man who helped produce countless Top 10 Players</li>
</ul>
<p>Among several new features for 2014, in partnership with the Special Olympics of New York, the 2nd Annual New York Tennis Expo will play host to the Unified Tennis Games Tournament, a friendly round-robin event that’s part of a broader grassroots instructional, mentorship and practice program pairing area high school varsity and tournament players with intellectually-challenged athletes.</p>
<p>Yet another addition to the 2014 New York Tennis Expo is the United Sports Publications Broadcast Plaza, an on-site media hub where New York Tennis Magazine and Long Island Tennis Magazine will create official Expo editorial content, including reports from the show floor, video interviews with speakers and exhibitors, as well as segments for the first-ever Tennis Talk New York radio show, the newest media component in USP’s platform, intended to serve both consumers and business partners.</p>
<p>For free pre-registration to the 2014 New York Tennis Expo, log on to <a href="http://www.2014nytennisexpo.eventbrite.com" class="trackingLink" rel="nofollow">http://www.2014nytennisexpo.eventbrite.com</a>.</p>
<p>About New York Tennis Magazine and Long Island Tennis Magazine <br/> New York Tennis Magazine and Long Island Tennis Magazine are the Ultimate Guides to Tennis in their respective regions. The publications are designed to promote and develop the sport of tennis on every level in their communities. Each issue provides news and insight into our growing sport by reporting on the people, events and trends that shape the sport of tennis in New York and Long Island. The goal at New York Tennis Magazine and Long Island Tennis Magazine is to work with the local tennis clubs, camps and industry partners to best inform the readership on what's happening in the local tennis community.</p>Jamie Foxx Wants To Be Her Tennis Balltag:tennisopolis.com,2014-04-24:1869403:BlogPost:11328142014-04-24T19:53:53.000ZMark / The Mayorhttp://tennisopolis.com/profile/archibot
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<p><strong><font size="300">We've reached 4000 twitter followers!</font></strong><br></br> A big milestone for <a href="https://twitter.com/tennisopolis" target="_blank">@tennisopolis</a> this week as we've been tweeting live from the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells. Follow us for interesting on location, behind the TV screen info from the BNP. Tweet to us @tennisopolis and let us know you're a member. We follow back all Tennisopolis members.</p>
<p>Who's actually tweeting? …</p>
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<p><strong><font size="300">We've reached 4000 twitter followers!</font></strong><br/> A big milestone for <a href="https://twitter.com/tennisopolis" target="_blank">@tennisopolis</a> this week as we've been tweeting live from the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells. Follow us for interesting on location, behind the TV screen info from the BNP. Tweet to us @tennisopolis and let us know you're a member. We follow back all Tennisopolis members.</p>
<p>Who's actually tweeting? </p>
<p><a href="https://twitter.com/tennisopolis" target="_blank">@tennisopolis</a> is me, Mark Baker.</p>
<p><a href="https://twitter.com/tennisopolistv" target="_blank">@tennisopolisTV</a> is our new account associated with our new Tennisopolis TV project and is host Kelsey Bohlen and producer <a href="http://tennisopolis.com/profile/phillipkim" target="_self">Phillip Kim</a> behind the wheel.</p>
<p>Thanks,</p>
<p><strong>Mark, The Mayor</strong></p>Tennis Stadium Built in Only 10 Months! [timelapse video]tag:tennisopolis.com,2014-02-27:1869403:BlogPost:11223922014-02-27T18:39:54.000ZMark / The Mayorhttp://tennisopolis.com/profile/archibot
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<h2 class="subtitle"><span class="font-size-3"><a href="http://tennisopolis.com/profiles/blogs/nike-tennis-camps-welcome-babolat-rackets" target="_self"><img class="align-right" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3149152974?profile=original" width="148"></img></a> Nike Tennis Camps teams with Babolat as the official racket for the 2014 summer tennis camps.</span></h2>
<p class="releaseDateline">San Rafael, CA (PRWEB) February 05, 2014</p>
<p>Founded in Lyon, France 1875, Babolat invented racket strings and is the oldest company specializing in racket sports. The Babolat "Double line" logo…</p>
<h2 class="subtitle"><span class="font-size-3"><a target="_self" href="http://tennisopolis.com/profiles/blogs/nike-tennis-camps-welcome-babolat-rackets"><img class="align-right" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3149152974?profile=original" width="148"/></a>Nike Tennis Camps teams with Babolat as the official racket for the 2014 summer tennis camps.</span></h2>
<p class="releaseDateline">San Rafael, CA (PRWEB) February 05, 2014</p>
<p>Founded in Lyon, France 1875, Babolat invented racket strings and is the oldest company specializing in racket sports. The Babolat "Double line" logo is easily identifiable (white, black or yellow on frames and black or red on strings). Babolat has built its reputation by offering products at the forefront of technology and by supplying equipment to generations of champions who have won the most prestigious competitions.</p>
<p>Today, Babolat can be found in more than 100 countries, 20,000 sporting goods stores and 20,000 partner clubs. Babolat offers a complete range of products for tennis players, with an offer to suit every style of play.</p>
<p>"Babolat continues to drive the game of tennis forward with its innovative products," says National Director of Nike Tennis Camps, <strong>Wendy Shpiz</strong>. "It's a perfect fit for our camps as we strive to provide the best environment for our campers to grow and get better."</p>
<p>The goal of <a href="http://www.ussportscamps.com/tennis/" class="trackingLink" rel="nofollow">Nike Tennis Camps</a> is to provide an unparalleled summer camp experience for growth and development of youth tennis players by immersing them in the sport and giving them the kind of focused, intensive training essential for their improvement.</p>
<p>US Sports Camps (USSC), headquartered in San Rafael, California, is America’s largest sports camp network and the licensed operator of Nike Sports Camps. The company has offered summer camps since 1975 with the same mission that defines it today: to shape a lifelong enjoyment of athletics through high quality sports education and skill enhancement.</p>
<p>Players, coaches, parents and others interested in Nike Tennis Camps and US Sports Camps can visit the company’s website at USSportsCamps.com.</p>Adidas Trying the Scarcity Trick with Stan Smith Shoestag:tennisopolis.com,2014-01-31:1869403:BlogPost:11170362014-01-31T16:00:00.000ZMark / The Mayorhttp://tennisopolis.com/profile/archibot
<p>For the last few years, classic sneakers have had a bit of a renaissance in the marketplace. Leading the way has been the early Nike, Vans, and of course the iconic white and green accented Stan Smiths. In 2012, Adidas stopped production and distribution of the Smiths, and shoe connoseurs took notice: New Stan Smiths were hard to come by.</p>
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<p>The idea is to build up demand through scarcity and…</p>
<p>For the last few years, classic sneakers have had a bit of a renaissance in the marketplace. Leading the way has been the early Nike, Vans, and of course the iconic white and green accented Stan Smiths. In 2012, Adidas stopped production and distribution of the Smiths, and shoe connoseurs took notice: New Stan Smiths were hard to come by.</p>
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<p>The idea is to build up demand through scarcity and re-introduce the shoe in the right way to leverage the momentum. Tennisopolis member Lendl Jr, who happens to own a fashion store on Melrose Avenue in Los Angeles, just uploaded this picture of a mural that Adidas commissioned on Melrose.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>One unique feature of the new Smiths is that customers can "Stan" themselves and create a custom tongue label of themselves that matches the original white and green image of Smith. #stanyourself <a href="http://statigr.am/tag/stanyourself" target="_blank">images on Instagram</a>.</p>
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<p>More info from <a href="http://www.businessweek.com/articles/2014-01-23/adidas-pulls-the-pseudo-scarcity-trick-with-stan-smith-sneakers" target="_blank">Business Week</a>.</p>
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<h2 class="subtitle"><span class="font-size-3">BNP Paribas Open, held at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden in Southern California, has announced a 15-day giveaway for a 2014 Grand Prize including a two-night tennis package to the world-famous tennis event including luxury accommodations, dining and spa certificates, and more tournament prizes.</span></h2>
<p class="releaseDateline">(PRWEB) January 24, 2014…</p>
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<h2 class="subtitle"><span class="font-size-3">BNP Paribas Open, held at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden in Southern California, has announced a 15-day giveaway for a 2014 Grand Prize including a two-night tennis package to the world-famous tennis event including luxury accommodations, dining and spa certificates, and more tournament prizes.</span></h2>
<p class="releaseDateline">(PRWEB) January 24, 2014</p>
<p><img width="280" class="align-right" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3149153006?profile=RESIZE_320x320" width="280"/><a href="http://www.bnpparibasopen.com/#?chebs=ocd-bnpparibasopen-20140120" rel="nofollow">BNP Paribas Open</a>, held at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden, has announced a 15-day giveaway with prizes that range from a two-night tennis package to the tennis tournament to Fila Heritage Collection apparel. <a href="http://www.bnpparibasopensweeps.com/#?chebs=ocd-bnpparibasopen-20140120" rel="nofollow">The contest, called “New Year, New Look”</a> tests entrants on property-wide renovations taking place this year, which guests can explore on their website. Other prizes include a $250 cash card for the entrant who forwards the contest to the most friends. Read on for a full list of prizes.</p>
<p>Grand Prize:</p>
<ul class="releaseul">
<li>Two box seats at the 2014 BNP Paribas Open – March 11, 12 and 13</li>
<li>Luxury accommodations for two nights at an official tournament hotel property in Indian Wells – March 11 and 12</li>
<li>Complimentary shuttle service between hotel and tournament site</li>
<li>Two relaxing spa certificates</li>
<li>Two BNP Paribas Open gift bags</li>
<li>Dining gift certificate</li>
</ul>
<p>2nd Prize:</p>
<ul class="releaseul">
<li>Two HEAD Graphene tennis racquets of choice</li>
</ul>
<p>3rd Prize:</p>
<ul class="releaseul">
<li>Fila Heritage Collection apparel</li>
</ul>
<p>Property renovations, of which entrants will be quizzed, include a permanent 8,000-seat ‘Stadium 2,’ three brand new restaurants, including the renowned Nobu, a 19,000-square-foot shade structure with a Tommy Bahama Bar, four new practice courts, site-wide Wi-Fi and more – all set for the 2014 BNP Paribas, scheduled March 3-16, 2014.</p>
<p>“The Indian Wells Tennis Garden is getting a new look, just in time for the BNP Paribas Open in March,” said Dee Dee Felich, Assistant Tournament Director. “The sweepstakes allows entrants to get an inside look into what the new stadium will offer and extends a great opportunity to see it firsthand.”</p>
<p>The sweepstakes launch date is January 23 and will run for 15 days. <a href="http://www.bnpparibasopensweeps.com/#?chebs=ocd-bnpparibasopen-20140120" rel="nofollow">Learn more and enter here.</a></p>
<p>About the BNP Paribas Open<br/> The BNP Paribas Open is the largest ATP World Tour and WTA combined two-week event in the world, offers more than $10,000,000 in prize money, and is the only event to provide the Hawkeye line challenge system on all match courts. In 2012, more than 370,000 people attended the event. Visit <a href="http://www.bnpparibasopen.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.bnpparibasopen.com</a> to purchase tickets online and view the calendar of events, listing of main draw singles players, schedule of matches and more. Indian Wells Tennis Garden Box Office, 800-999-1585 or 760-200-8000, 78-200 Miles Avenue, Indian Wells, CA, 92210.</p>Babolat Play, First Bluetooth Racquet Launchtag:tennisopolis.com,2014-01-29:1869403:BlogPost:11126682014-01-29T00:30:00.000ZMark / The Mayorhttp://tennisopolis.com/profile/archibot
<p>Miami, FL (PRWEB) - <strong>Babolat Play</strong> is the first Bluetooth or USB connectable, app-ready racquet to ever hit the market. On December 3rd, shoppers can get their hands on the new tennis racquet online and in-store at Biscayne Tennis. For the first time, everyday players get access to professional swing analysis without paying for a coach or attending expensive clinics. Players will even be able to compare their game and progress with world famous tennis players like…</p>
<p>Miami, FL (PRWEB) - <strong>Babolat Play</strong> is the first Bluetooth or USB connectable, app-ready racquet to ever hit the market. On December 3rd, shoppers can get their hands on the new tennis racquet online and in-store at Biscayne Tennis. For the first time, everyday players get access to professional swing analysis without paying for a coach or attending expensive clinics. Players will even be able to compare their game and progress with world famous tennis players like <strong>Rafael Nadal</strong> and <strong>Li Na</strong>.</p>
<p><a target="_self" href="http://tennisopolis.com/video/rafa-nadal-talks-about-babolat-play-connectedtennis"><img class="align-right" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3149153024?profile=original" width="280"/></a>Since this tennis racquet utilizes the latest advances in technology, players benefit from an increased insight into their own game. This new tennis technology has just been released from Babolat who, coincidentally, are one of the oldest names in tennis (having developed one of the first pairs of tennis strings).</p>
<p>Babolat Play and Connected Tennis - For the first time ever, tennis players are going to be able to connect their game with other tennis enthusiasts. With a history that begins in 1875, Babolat has always been at the forefront of tennis racquet technology. Their newest foray into technology is even more impressive.</p>
<p>One of the most exciting technological advances in the history of racquet technology, the <b>Babolat PLAY Pure Drive</b> comes with a sensor in the handle which tracks all aspects of your game. This data is easily uploaded to your smartphone, tablet or computer where a detailed snapshot of your game awaits. You can even compare the results with friends or the wider community of PLAY users. Babolat has designed this one with the same target specs and INCREDIBLE playability of the standard Pure Drive.</p>
<p>Li Na mentioned that any tournament she competes in (but that her coach cannot attend) will not be a loss as far as training on specific aspects of the matches. Her swings will still be catalogued, analyzed, and coached through the use of the technology in the Babolat Play tennis racquets. As all of the professional tennis players who have seen the new tennis technology explain, the biggest benefit will be enjoyed by newer players and tennis enthusiasts seeking to improve their game.</p>
<p>The Babolat Play racquet is already available at retail markets and online retailers such as Tennis Express and Tennis Warehouse and BiscayneTennis.com.</p>Klara Zakopalova, Ladies and Gentlementag:tennisopolis.com,2014-01-25:1869403:BlogPost:11120722014-01-25T16:22:16.000ZMark / The Mayorhttp://tennisopolis.com/profile/archibot
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<p><a href="http://www.redcross.org/videos/Red-Cross-Increases-Support-to-Typhoon-Haiyan-to-16-Million" target="_blank">Click here</a> to learn more about the relief effort and to <a href="http://www.redcross.org/videos/Red-Cross-Increases-Support-to-Typhoon-Haiyan-to-16-Million" target="_blank">donate to the Red Cross</a>.</p>Episode 01 of Tennisopolis TV : LoveSetMatch!tag:tennisopolis.com,2013-10-15:1869403:BlogPost:10905412013-10-15T19:00:00.000ZMark / The Mayorhttp://tennisopolis.com/profile/archibot
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<p><a href="http://vimeo.com/76447430">LoveSetMatch Show 1 for Tennisopolis TV</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/tennisopolis">Tennisopolis TV</a> on <a href="https://vimeo.com">Vimeo</a>.</p>
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<p><a href="http://vimeo.com/76447430">LoveSetMatch Show 1 for Tennisopolis TV</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/tennisopolis">Tennisopolis TV</a> on <a href="https://vimeo.com">Vimeo</a>.</p>Do You Ever Get Mad When You Play Tennis?tag:tennisopolis.com,2013-10-01:1869403:BlogPost:10871462013-10-01T02:24:54.000ZMark / The Mayorhttp://tennisopolis.com/profile/archibot
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<p><a target="_self" href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3149149188?profile=original"><img class="align-full" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3149149188?profile=original" width="600"/></a>Found this on my feed and I feel this guy's pain. My tennis tan ain't quite this bad!<br/> Anyone else got the curse?</p>
<p><a target="_self" href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3149149188?profile=original"><img class="align-full" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3149149188?profile=original" width="600"/></a>Found this on my feed and I feel this guy's pain. My tennis tan ain't quite this bad!<br/> Anyone else got the curse?</p>Bogomolov Suddenly Quits Mid-Match!tag:tennisopolis.com,2013-07-30:1869403:BlogPost:10685772013-07-30T13:59:46.000ZMark / The Mayorhttp://tennisopolis.com/profile/archibot
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<p>As he walks off the court and right past the referee, he tells him to "go fu%# yourself."</p>
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<p>As he walks off the court and right past the referee, he tells him to "go fu%# yourself."</p>US Open Approved for $500M Expansiontag:tennisopolis.com,2013-07-25:1869403:BlogPost:10667322013-07-25T18:00:09.000ZMark / The Mayorhttp://tennisopolis.com/profile/archibot
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<p>The U.S. Tennis Association bought the support of many outraged park advocates with a $10 million donation to Queens’ flagship park - enough to grease the wheels for a nearly unanimous approval of its expansion plan by the City Council Wednesday.</p>
<p>The 47-1 vote will allow the USTA to build new tennis stadiums on two-thirds of an acre in Flushing Meadows-Corona…</p>
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<p>The U.S. Tennis Association bought the support of many outraged park advocates with a $10 million donation to Queens’ flagship park - enough to grease the wheels for a nearly unanimous approval of its expansion plan by the City Council Wednesday.</p>
<p>The 47-1 vote will allow the USTA to build new tennis stadiums on two-thirds of an acre in Flushing Meadows-Corona Park.</p>
<p>The vote came after the USTA made the eight-figure donation to set up a public-private alliance to maintain the overcrowded park.</p>
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<p>“The USTA stepped up to the plate,” said City Councilwoman Julissa Ferreras (D-East Elmhurst), mixing sports metaphors. “This park deserves more.”</p>
<p>The USTA also agreed to return 1.56 acres of parkland back to Flushing Meadows. But that land, which includes five tennis courts and the open space surrounding it, is already easily accessible to the public.</p>
<p>The association plans to tear down two aging stadiums, built for the 1964 World’s Fair, inside the 46-acre site it leases from the city and replace them with new stadiums.</p>
<div style="overflow: hidden; color: #000000; background-color: #ffffff; text-align: left; text-decoration: none;"><br/>Read more: <a href="http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/queens/tennis-center-expansion-moves-article-1.1408015">http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/queens/tennis-center-expansion-moves-article-1.1408015</a></div>Nike Ad Agency Removes Serena's Curvestag:tennisopolis.com,2013-07-21:1869403:BlogPost:10652912013-07-21T18:00:00.000ZMark / The Mayorhttp://tennisopolis.com/profile/archibot
<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3149148360?profile=original" target="_self"><img class="align-full" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3149148360?profile=original" width="499"></img></a> Here's a <a href="https://twitter.com/niketennis/status/357892438867714050" target="_blank">link to the tweet</a>.</p>
<p>So, we used TinEye reverse image search to locate the original pre-photoshopped image, no results. Would love to find the original. Any other ideas? Here's the full size image:…</p>
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<p><a target="_self" href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3149148360?profile=original"><img class="align-full" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3149148360?profile=original" width="499"/></a>Here's a <a href="https://twitter.com/niketennis/status/357892438867714050" target="_blank">link to the tweet</a>.</p>
<p>So, we used TinEye reverse image search to locate the original pre-photoshopped image, no results. Would love to find the original. Any other ideas? Here's the full size image:</p>
<p><a target="_self" href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3149148296?profile=original"><img class="align-full" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3149148296?profile=original" width="364"/></a></p>Congratulations to Andy Murray: 2013 Wimbledon Championtag:tennisopolis.com,2013-07-07:1869403:BlogPost:10590112013-07-07T18:37:40.000ZMark / The Mayorhttp://tennisopolis.com/profile/archibot
<p><a target="_self" href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3149148400?profile=original"><img class="align-full" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3149148400?profile=original" width="581"/></a></p>
<p><a target="_self" href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3149148400?profile=original"><img class="align-full" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3149148400?profile=original" width="581"/></a></p>Venus and Roddick Join World TeamTennis Management Grouptag:tennisopolis.com,2013-05-11:1869403:BlogPost:10407812013-05-11T14:00:00.000ZMark / The Mayorhttp://tennisopolis.com/profile/archibot
<p><a href="http://tennisopolis.com/photo/1869403:Photo:152357" target="_self"><img class="align-left" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3079878663?profile=RESIZE_320x320" width="300"></img></a> As the next milestone in its ongoing resurgence, World TeamTennis announced today that tennis champions and global sports icons Venus Williams and Andy Roddick have become part owners of the business and of the professional team tennis league co-founded by Billie Jean King.</p>
<p>Both longtime Mylan WTT players, Williams and Roddick will help lead the organization forward and have an active voice in…</p>
<p><a target="_self" href="http://tennisopolis.com/photo/1869403:Photo:152357"><img width="300" class="align-left" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3079878663?profile=RESIZE_320x320" width="300"/></a>As the next milestone in its ongoing resurgence, World TeamTennis announced today that tennis champions and global sports icons Venus Williams and Andy Roddick have become part owners of the business and of the professional team tennis league co-founded by Billie Jean King.</p>
<p>Both longtime Mylan WTT players, Williams and Roddick will help lead the organization forward and have an active voice in shaping its direction and expansion roadmap in both U.S. and international markets in the coming years. As global ambassadors for sport, the pair will have an important role in broadening visibility for World TeamTennis internationally, while helping attract new business partners and players to become part of the league. In addition, they will continue to compete in Mylan WTT, with Roddick taking the court for the Springfield Lasers and Williams returning to the Washington Kastles.</p>
<p>Billie Jean King, the majority owner of World TeamTennis, said, "I'm thrilled to have Venus and Andy become part of our leadership. They have always been more than amazing athletes - they are champions in life who have inspired so many and who I'm sure will bring an exciting perspective and valuable ideas to how we expand WTT both domestically and internationally."</p>
<p>Williams' connection to Mylan WTT goes back more than 20 years when she and her sister Serena attended a World TeamTennis youth clinic in Long Beach, Calif., when they were young children and met King. It was a moment that Williams never forgot and has spurred her to consistently play Mylan WTT throughout the years for both the competition and the opportunity to give back. Williams also played a pivotal role in getting equal prize money at the four majors and has been active in a number of charitable efforts.</p>
<p>Commenting on her new commitment to WTT, Venus Williams said, "I am very excited to join the ownership group for the organization that Billie Jean co-founded almost 40 years ago and for which I have played for over a decade. It's no secret that she has been a great mentor and inspiration to me and this new ownership role is an opportunity to give back while also having an active hand in shaping the future direction of the league in a much more substantial way. WTT is on a great path and I'm looking forward to what's to come."</p>
<p>Roddick has been a longtime supporter of Mylan WTT, dating back to his start on the professional tour at age 17. He returns for his 7th season this July, his first with the Springfield Lasers. Roddick has also participated for most of the past decade in Mylan WTT Smash Hits, the annual charity event co-hosted by Sir Elton John and King. Roddick has raised millions through the Andy Roddick Foundation (ARF) to develop and inspire underserved youth through education and sports-based mentoring.</p>
<p>Andy Roddick said, "I've always been a big supporter of Billie Jean's and of WTT over the years. In my time playing in the league, I've seen firsthand not only the way it engages fans, but also what I see is a big opportunity to bring this type of competition to a broader audience in innovative new ways. I'm excited to have a seat at the table in helping guide where we take the league next."</p>
<p>King concluded, "Venus and Andy also understand the connection that Mylan WTT teams make with local communities and can inspire so many young children to take up the sport and dream of one day playing for their hometown team."</p>
<p>This announcement follows on a number of important developments with WTT in recent months including a new multi-year title sponsorship with Mylan Pharmaceuticals and multi-year renewals with GEICO as presenting sponsor and Wilson as the official tennis brand of Mylan World TeamTennis, and the addition of a new sponsorship partner, Adecco. Earlier this year, WTT added a presence in another major U.S. market with the relocation of a franchise to the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex where the Texas Wild will make their Mylan WTT debut this July in Irving, Texas. </p>
<p>The 2013 season will start out with an opportunity to make sports history as the defending Mylan WTT champion Washington Kastles, led by Venus Williams, put their 32-match win streak on the line on July 8 in Washington, D.C. The Kastles are only one win away from tying the major U.S. pro sports team record of 33 wins by the NBA's 1971-72 Los Angeles Lakers.</p>
<p>The 2013 season of Mylan World TeamTennis presented by GEICO runs July 7-28 in eight U.S. markets. The regular season is July 7-24 with the top two teams from both the Western and Eastern Conference advancing to the 2013 Mylan WTT Conference Championships on Thursday, July 25. The 2013 Mylan WTT Finals will be contested on Sunday, July 28, on the home court of the Eastern Conference Champions.</p>
<p>For more information on Mylan World TeamTennis, visit <a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001okYge7_ljLNfwmWxiivIDqAOcQL2_xX4HdiQbRCqD6OfbdTk9Em2HXFRPjgRYafqNbALwR0bIYidXWRy9BgDo8eyNzmpQ_CcwcXpXiHh0a3gpAa0slPiXjhvNPgyOJYjGm9Xbxvd88cUsMXfX197Jj5p6ns8A_F75Gtdt_fMd7RIz3jLkqh0BB5zZQii-fPur2Ztm_KYbCBxA6zwOEa9SMCag4RlmZqRWMeSp7pPdgrLZGZXlMNymZya5a4cRne3Pu-etzGKdCCva8HddI8_lfjRM8JLHxiv" shape="rect" target="_blank">www.WTT.com</a>.</p>Rafter Course is OPEN!, $50 Gift Card Bonustag:tennisopolis.com,2013-05-02:1869403:BlogPost:10379322013-05-02T18:00:00.000ZMark / The Mayorhttp://tennisopolis.com/profile/archibot
<p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><a href="http://archibot.fuzzyyel3.hop.clickbank.net" target="_blank"><img class="align-right" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3149148348?profile=original" width="300"></img></a> Patrick Rafter's brand new course <strong>"Get Your Serve Down Pat"</strong> is being released to the public for the very first time.</p>
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<p style="margin-bottom: 0in;">This is a comprehensive 30 day course that starts by transforming your serve and continues through all facets of your game. This kind of…</p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><a target="_blank" href="http://archibot.fuzzyyel3.hop.clickbank.net"><img class="align-right" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3149148348?profile=original" width="300"/></a>Patrick Rafter's brand new course <strong>"Get Your Serve Down Pat"</strong> is being released to the public for the very first time.</p>
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<p style="margin-bottom: 0in;">This is a comprehensive 30 day course that starts by transforming your serve and continues through all facets of your game. This kind of opportunity to leap to another level only comes around every once in a while.</p>
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<p style="margin-bottom: 0in;">So, I've spent a lot of time thinking about what would be the best possible companion for this kind of kick-off to your tennis season. How about <strong><span style="color: #ff0000;">$50 worth of FREE tennis gear?</span></strong></p>
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<p style="margin-bottom: 0in;">That's right, if you enroll in Pat's course through the special link in this post, Tennisopolis will give you a $50 GIFT CARD to <span class="font-size-3"><strong>The-Tennis-Store.com</strong></span>, a leading online retailer.</p>
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<p style="margin-bottom: 0in;">The-tennis-store.com has a full line of tennis gear with all the best brands: Racquets by Babolat, Head, Wilson, Prince, and Dunlop. Apparel by Adidas, Nike, Fila and more! Check it out so you know how you are going to spend your $50 >>> <a href="http://www.the-tennis-store.com/?tennisopolis" target="_blank">The-Tennis-Store.com</a></p>
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<p style="margin-bottom: 0in;">Click here to learn more about the package:</p>
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<p><strong>Important:</strong> You will only get the free $50 gift card to The-Tennis-Store.com if you click on the special promo links in this page before registering for "Get Your Serve Down Pat". The $50 “gift card” is a $50 store credit that will be issued to all satisfied customers at the end of the trial period, 61 days after purchase.</p>
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<p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><font style="font-size: 8pt;" size="1"><span class="font-size-1">The Pat Rafter series of videos is produced by Will Hamilton / Fuzzy Yellow Balls, LLC. Copyright 2013. All rights reserved. Federal copyright law prohibits unauthorized reproduction by any means and imposes fines up to $25,000 for violation. Any purchase initiates compensation to this author. This production is provided for personal use; distribution is prohibited. <font size="1">Tennisopolis reserves the right to provide $50 tennis gear cre<font size="1">dit from a different online retailer<font size="1">. <a target="_self" href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3149149119?profile=original">pat_rafter_course_syllabus.pdf</a></font></font></font></span><br/></font></p>How (and when) to Serve & Volley for Easy Pointstag:tennisopolis.com,2013-04-29:1869403:BlogPost:10362212013-04-29T22:00:00.000ZMark / The Mayorhttp://tennisopolis.com/profile/archibot
<div>Pat Rafter just put his 4th free video lesson online. He teaches us how to serve and volley... like a BOSS!</div>
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<div>Earlier Pat taught you how to turn your serve into a consistent and reliable weapon by hitting a kick serve. Today you will learn how to back that serve up by coming to net for easy points.</div>
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<div>You don't want to hit a great serve but then take your foot off the gas. Why get into a rally when you can end the point in the next few…</div>
<div>Pat Rafter just put his 4th free video lesson online. He teaches us how to serve and volley... like a BOSS!</div>
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<div>Earlier Pat taught you how to turn your serve into a consistent and reliable weapon by hitting a kick serve. Today you will learn how to back that serve up by coming to net for easy points.</div>
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<div>You don't want to hit a great serve but then take your foot off the gas. Why get into a rally when you can end the point in the next few shots?</div>
<div><a target="_blank" href="http://archibot.fuzzyyel3.hop.clickbank.net/"><img class="align-full" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3149148949?profile=original" width="500"/></a>Here's the link:</div>
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<div><a target="_blank" href="http://archibot.fuzzyyel3.hop.clickbank.net/ff=archibot">NEW: Serve & Volley... like a BOSS [update 5/3/2013 - free videos are no longer available]</a></div>
<div>As always, I am interested in what you think about his instruction and look forward to reading your comments below.</div>
<div>Best,</div>
<div>Mark</div>
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<div>P.S. Pat's advice on how to move to the net was unexpected. Something I hadn't heard before, so I suspect the same will be true for you.</div>
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<div><a href="http://archibot.fuzzyyel3.hop.clickbank.net/" target="_blank">NEW: Serve & Volley... like a BOSS</a> [update 5/3/2013 - free videos are no longer available]</div>
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<div><span style="font-size: 8pt;">The Pat Rafter series of videos is produced by Will Hamilton / <span style="font-size: 8pt;">Fuzzy Yellow Balls</span>, LLC. Copyright 2013. All rights reserved. Federal copyright law prohibits unauthorized reproduction by any means and imposes fines up to $25,000 for violation. Any purchase initiates compensation to this author. <span style="font-size: 8pt;">This video is provided free for viewing; duplication is prohibited.</span></span></div>2-step Process for Returning Serve Effectivelytag:tennisopolis.com,2013-04-26:1869403:BlogPost:10351752013-04-26T21:30:00.000ZMark / The Mayorhttp://tennisopolis.com/profile/archibot
<p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.15; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 15px; font-family: Arial; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Your weak return of serve is costing you matches.…</span></p>
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<p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.15; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 15px; font-family: Arial; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Your weak return of serve is costing you matches.</span></p>
<p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.15; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 15px; font-family: Arial; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Ever face an opponent with a solid kick serve that relentlessly attacked your high backhand return? Probably wasn’t an enjoyable experience...</span></p>
<p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.15; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 15px; font-family: Arial; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Well, Pat Rafter knows a thing or two about how to return a kick serve - he had one of the best of all time. He saw what his opponents struggled with. So he developed a two-step process for returning the kicker that he put to use against his peers - guys like Andre Agassi, Pete Sampras, and Jim Courier.</span></p>
<p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.15; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><a target="_blank" href="http://archibot.fuzzyyel3.hop.clickbank.net/"><img class="align-full" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3149148990?profile=original" width="400"/></a><span style="font-size: 15px; font-family: Arial; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Today he shares that 2-step process with you. So if you want to learn how to consistent break your opponent’s serve check out the video for free here:</span></p>
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<p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.15; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 15px; font-family: Arial; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><a href="http://archibot.fuzzyyel3.hop.clickbank.net/" target="_blank">Pat's 2-step Return Technique [update 5/3/2013 free videos are no longer available]</a></span></p>
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<p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.15; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 15px; font-family: Arial; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">What’s interesting is that the return presents you with a huge opportunity to improve your results.</span></p>
<p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.15; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 15px; font-family: Arial; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">How many of your opponents have weak second serves? Serves that they are “just getting in.”</span></p>
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<p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.15; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 15px; font-family: Arial; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Well, many recreational players make the mistake of trying to hit winners off of those serves. Now, if you can do that consistently by all means stick with it. But most players can’t.</span></p>
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<p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.15; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 15px; font-family: Arial; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Pat’s return approach, where he applies consistent pressure to his opponents with this 2-step return technique, is a great alternative.</span></p>
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<p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.15; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 15px; font-family: Arial; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">It’s high percentage and it will really get in your opponent’s head. </span></p>
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<p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.15; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 15px; font-family: Arial; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">And if you master Pat’s return technique AND his kick serve, which he showed you earlier in this free training series...? Well, now you’re in complete control of BOTH ends of the court.</span></p>
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<p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.15; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 15px; font-family: Arial; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Here’s the link:</span></p>
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<p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.15; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 15px; font-family: Arial; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><a href="http://archibot.fuzzyyel3.hop.clickbank.net/" target="_blank">Pat's 2-step Return Technique [update 5/3/2013 free videos are no longer available]</a></span></p>
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<p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.15; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 15px; font-family: Arial; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Cheers,</span></p>
<p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.15; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 15px; font-family: Arial; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Mark</span></p>Pat Rafter Teaches You to Fix Your Tosstag:tennisopolis.com,2013-04-24:1869403:BlogPost:10345622013-04-24T15:00:00.000ZMark / The Mayorhttp://tennisopolis.com/profile/archibot
<p style="margin-bottom: .5em; margin-top: 0;">Do you struggle with your toss? If the answer is yes, then you’re not alone. I'd say roughly 3/4 of Tennisopolis members do.</p>
<p style="margin-bottom: .5em; margin-top: 0;">In Pat Rafter's second free video lesson, he shares a story about his struggle to develop a consistent & reliable toss. He also tells us how he solved the problem, confused his own dad, and the rest is history - winning the US Open twice.…</p>
<p style="margin-bottom: .5em; margin-top: 0;">Do you struggle with your toss? If the answer is yes, then you’re not alone. I'd say roughly 3/4 of Tennisopolis members do.</p>
<p style="margin-bottom: .5em; margin-top: 0;">In Pat Rafter's second free video lesson, he shares a story about his struggle to develop a consistent & reliable toss. He also tells us how he solved the problem, confused his own dad, and the rest is history - winning the US Open twice.</p>
<p style="margin-bottom: .5em; margin-top: 0;">As a young pro Pat’s toss was really dancing on him. He couldn’t consistently put the ball in the right place above his head. And that was preventing him from rising in the ATP rankings.</p>
<p style="margin-bottom: .5em; margin-top: 0;">Pat discovered a simple technique for consistently putting the toss in the right place, and today he shares this technique with all Tennisopolis members. Here’s the link where you can sign up to see it for free:</p>
<p style="margin-bottom: .5em; margin-top: 0;"><a href="http://archibot.fuzzyyel3.hop.clickbank.net/" target="_blank">Pat Rafter Fixes Your Toss For Good [update 5/3/2013 free videos are no longer available]</a></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: .5em; margin-top: 0;"><a href="http://archibot.fuzzyyel3.hop.clickbank.net/" target="_blank"><img class="align-full" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3149148614?profile=original" width="400"/></a>To me, the best takeaways from Pat’s second video are:</p>
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<li>The technique prevents the ball from dancing side-to-side</li>
<li>It consistently puts the ball at the right height above your head</li>
<li>It improves the overall rhythm and timing of your serve</li>
<li>This automatically DISGUISES your serve</li>
</ul>
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<p>Here’s the link again:</p>
<p><a href="http://archibot.fuzzyyel3.hop.clickbank.net/" target="_blank">Pat Rafter Fixes Your Toss For Good [update 5/3/2013 free videos are no longer available]</a></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: .5em; margin-top: 0;">This is the second video lesson in 4-part series by Rafter. It is totally free but if you ever do buy anything from FYB, I might get a commission.</p>
<p style="margin-bottom: .5em; margin-top: 0;">Have fun out there,<br/> <br/> Mark<br/> The Mayor of Tennisopolis</p>
<p> </p>Pat Rafter Teaches You the Kick Servetag:tennisopolis.com,2013-04-18:1869403:BlogPost:10311202013-04-18T17:00:00.000ZMark / The Mayorhttp://tennisopolis.com/profile/archibot
<p><span class="font-size-3" style="color: #333399;"><strong>How to Hit a Kicker...</strong></span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-2" style="color: #333399;"><strong>and why it is the Best Serve at the Recreational Level…</strong></span></p>
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<p><span class="font-size-3" style="color: #333399;"><strong>How to Hit a Kicker...</strong></span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-2" style="color: #333399;"><strong>and why it is the Best Serve at the Recreational Level</strong></span></p>
<p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.15; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 15px; font-family: Arial; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">The serve is the most important shot in tennis. But it’s also the shot that recreational players struggle with the most. So who should you model yourself after to turn your serve into a consistent and reliable weapon?</span></p>
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<p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.15; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 15px; font-family: Arial; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">The answer: <span style="color: #333399;"><strong><span class="font-size-3">Patrick Rafter</span></strong></span></span></p>
<p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.15; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 15px; font-family: Arial; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><a target="_self" href="http://archibot.fuzzyyel3.hop.clickbank.net"><img class=" align-left" style="padding: 1px;" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3149148606?profile=original" width="360"/></a>Pat’s serve won him the US Open in 1997 & 1998. But he didn’t overpower his opponents with pace. Instead, he used a kick serve to torment his opponents, and today he’s going to teach you how to hit it.</span></p>
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<p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.15; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 15px; font-family: Arial; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">You can sign up to see this 4-part free training series here:</span></p>
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<p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.15; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 15px; font-family: Arial; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><span class="font-size-4"><a href="http://archibot.fuzzyyel3.hop.clickbank.net/" target="_blank">Rafter's Video Series on the kick serve</a></span><br/></span></p>
<p> [update 5/3/2013 free videos are no longer available]</p>
<p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.15; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 15px; font-family: Arial; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">This series is totally free, but if you ever end up buying something from FYB, I might get a commission.</span></p>
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<p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.15; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 15px; font-family: Arial; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Here’s the thing about a kick serve: the spin makes you more consistent. It improves your accuracy, and the bounce is really difficult for the returner to adjust to (even at the professional level!).</span></p>
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<p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.15; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 15px; font-family: Arial; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">But most recreational players don’t have the slightest clue about how to <span style="color: #333399;"><strong><em>really</em></strong></span> hit a kick serve.</span></p>
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<p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.15; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 15px; font-family: Arial; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Here’s a snapshot of what Pat’s going to teach you:</span></p>
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<p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.15; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 15px; font-family: Arial; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">- The several ways he swings across the ball to create spin and variation</span></p>
<p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.15; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 15px; font-family: Arial; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">- A simple technique you can use to get a consistent toss</span></p>
<p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.15; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 15px; font-family: Arial; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">- How to disguise your serve</span></p>
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<p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.15; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 15px; font-family: Arial; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">But Pat’s not going to stop there. He’s also going to show you the attacking style of game he was most known for: the serve and volley.</span></p>
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<p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.15; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 15px; font-family: Arial; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">So if you want more than just a great kick serve, if you want to become an all-court player or a better doubles player, then you’ll really enjoy this segment.</span></p>
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<p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.15; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 15px; font-family: Arial; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Here’s the link again:</span></p>
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<p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.15; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 15px; font-family: Arial; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><span class="font-size-4"><a href="http://archibot.fuzzyyel3.hop.clickbank.net/" target="_blank">Rafter's Video Series on the kick serve</a></span></span> [update 5/3/2013 free videos are no longer available]</p>
<p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.15; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><br/> <span style="font-size: 15px; font-family: Arial; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Enjoy!</span></p>
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<p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.15; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 15px; font-family: Arial; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Mark<br/></span></p>Federer Repeats with Twin Sets of Twinstag:tennisopolis.com,2013-04-01:1869403:BlogPost:10261412013-04-01T17:00:00.000ZMark / The Mayorhttp://tennisopolis.com/profile/archibot
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<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3149149034?profile=original" target="_self"><img class="align-left" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3149149034?profile=RESIZE_480x480" width="400"></img></a> Basel, Switzerland<br></br> Roger Federer and wife Mirka Vavrinec are expecting twins once again. Medical staff at <a href="http://www.ukbb.ch/" target="_blank">Universitaets Kinderspital beider Basel</a> have reported that Mirka is pregnant with another set of "identicals", but this time they are boys. Mirka and the babies are reported to be in excellent health, but…</p>
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<p><a target="_self" href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3149149034?profile=original"><img width="400" class="align-left" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3149149034?profile=RESIZE_480x480" width="400"/></a>Basel, Switzerland<br/> Roger Federer and wife Mirka Vavrinec are expecting twins once again. Medical staff at <a href="http://www.ukbb.ch/" target="_blank">Universitaets Kinderspital beider Basel</a> have reported that Mirka is pregnant with another set of "identicals", but this time they are boys. Mirka and the babies are reported to be in excellent health, but as with any pregnancy, her health will be closely monitored through term. The due date is September 12th which happens to be the week after the U.S. Open in Flushing Meadows. </p>
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<p>According to TwinsTwice.com, if a woman has had a set of identical twins, her chance of bearing another is less <font size="2">than</font> 1 in 70,000. <font size="2">Apparently, the Federers are <font size="2">lucky in many ways.<br/></font></font></p>
<p><font size="2"><span style="font-size: 10pt; color: windowtext;"><font size="2"><font size="2">Maybe the <font size="2">Federe<font size="2">r boys will be able to give t<font size="2">he B<font size="2">ryan B<font size="2">rother<font size="2">s a run for their money.</font></font></font></font></font></font></font></font></span></font></p>
<p><font size="2"><span style="font-size: 10pt; color: windowtext;"><a target="_self" href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3149149123?profile=original"><font size="2"><font size="2"><font size="2"><font size="2"><font size="2"><font size="2"><font size="2"><font size="2"><img width="400" class="align-full" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3149149123?profile=RESIZE_480x480" width="400"/></font></font></font></font></font></font></font></font></a></span></font>Happy April Fool's Day from Tennisopolis. Always be wary of what you read on April 1st. If you have any ideas for stories to run next year, leave them in the comments below.</p>
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