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By cross-step, do you mean your legs cross each other?

I am a dinosaur, i may not ever try the modern ph style. At least definitely won't try until i get my game back. I would need to learn the reverse bh/bh loop/bh block. Also, not used to the weight of the 2nd rubber. Lastly, grip is way different... i've tried the grip and i know my serves would...

Happy Friday TTD CCers! Last night, club was packed. Lucky to hit with the woman from the night before as her partner took a break. Like previous night, we worked different aspects. In pushing with her, she has an understanding of angles and I believe she sees the same in my pushing game. I...

Boss is traveling on business. Work in a 2 man dept, i'm flying solo and having a baaaaad day :( Really need to smash a ball after work LOL

Again, others will probably chime in and have better advice. I feel there is a small battle won by your opponent IF you are a close to the table player and forced to take a step or 2 back. Not sure how you feel about that. One of my tactics is serve fast pendulum to their BH... i get them...

I'm sure the experienced TTDers and regular Chit Chatters will have advice for you better than mine. As one who serves this type of serve, I'll tell you my weakness (keep in mind I'm old, fat and slow LOL) ... if you are the type of player who plays close to the table, this may not work. If you...

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LOLOL ... noooo, not Archo! I'll take the 1300 and shut up! I'm kidding Archo! ------------------------ Some of the lower-skilled members of my club have illegal serves, some of them have heavy short sidespin serves... some of them are older than me, but they have played throughout their...

HAHAHAHAHAH ok, ok [Begin Roberto Duran voice] No mas! No mas! [/voice]

"Pay it forward" Reader's Digest version: I just blocked most of the night to help partners work their strokes Unabridged version: Last night, it rained hard, not many members showed up. Was able to just hit and not forced to play games. Hit for 2.5 hours with 3 people. 1 of them, is not...

NL et al, I got lucky with Carl our first match. Although I was using my old favorite blade, at the time I had a fast Adidas rubber that I couldn't get used to. Our 2nd match, he beat me at 2 or 3. Not taking away from Carl's game, possible factors in my inconsistent play: we played our...

I didn't get a chance to take many videos of me... and since this past weekend, my phone is still being repaired, so i have not been able to video myself. However, I've ordered a Joby, a magnetic tripod for digital cameras and smartphones. That should help a bit to prevent me putting my phone in...

Carl, OH MY GUOYUEHUA! *blushing* Props and Respect! Sincerest gratitude for your gracious compliments!! I don't want to go on and get all mushy anything, so I'll just say THANK YOU! p.s. (for you young whippersnappers who don't know Guo Yue Hua, or TT History, look him up ;-) EDIT...

I am deeply humbled by everyone's gracious comments! THANK YOU!! I truly don't know my level (and will not in all likelihood play in rated tournaments to find out). I am not lying when I say my rating ages ago was 1300+. Some reasons I'm not saying higher than 1400: 1. I'm my own worst enemy...

LOLOL -- i used to play a lot of chess too... about 1400 also.

A footwork drill i do is basic shuffling. Feet ~shoulder width apart. Step with my right foot about a step to the FH/right side, shuffle my left foot to where my right foot was ... feet should be roughly shoulder width apart (unless you like a slightly wider stance) If i need to cover more...

1400 = TRUTH! I didn't play much tournaments, only a few of the monthlies in Westfield NJ and a few in NYC. Actually, old man memory is bad... i was 1300+, never made 1400 :( Played in the NYC Friday night league ran by Andy Diaz back in the 80's. I have no idea what my level is...

Not sure myself (i think 1 thing and reality may be totally different), perhaps 42&backpains, Der_Echte, or Carl can comment.

Addendum: i was half asleep when i posted ... neglected to thank Carl for his advice/tips ... showed him the vids before editing into 1 vid. Thank you Carl! --------------------------- my comment: really strange what the mind thinks the body is doing and seeing video with proof that that...

*blushing* Thank you for your gracious words!