What are Your 2011 Tennis Goals

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Permalink Reply by Mike Dong on December 20, 2010 at 7:11pm

All of the above for me.  I really want to play as many NTRP tournaments as I can and do well in them.  I want to be invited to the Grand Prix tournament towards the end of 2011, which is basically the best of the best of 4.0 tournament players in Northern California.  They take the top 8 I believe.

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Permalink Reply by Mark / The Mayor on December 21, 2010 at 9:45am

Great question.  I accomplished my big goal this year, moving from 4.0 to 4.5.  This year, I want to have good results in 4.5 singles tournaments.  A short term goal is to win two rounds in a tourney.  Those are results based. 

Also, I think I want to perfect my serve and improve my ability to put it where I want it.  Especially work on the down the T on the deuce side.

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Permalink Reply by Peter Freeman on December 21, 2010 at 10:36am

great goals Mark...here is a little tip on the control for your serve. think of your shoulders as the steering wheel controlling the direction of the ball...once you have that mindset on every serve think of your shoulders and body searching for great reception on an old school radio station...you find the station you want and you just keep fine tuning that serve during the match until you have it dialed in...I think like this all the time and usually find I can dial in my locations within 3 games...good luck and let me know if this makes sense

Mark / Mr. Mayor said:

Great question.  I accomplished my big goal this year, moving from 4.0 to 4.5.  This year, I want to have good results in 4.5 singles tournaments.  A short term goal is to win two rounds in a tourney.  Those are results based. 

Also, I think I want to perfect my serve and improve my ability to put it where I want it.  Especially work on the down the T on the deuce side.

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