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[klacr]

Great idea stroke. Cincy always a good event. Good time of year for many as it could be used as a summer vacation.

I'll say it right now, if I ever win the lottery we are having a tennisplayer.net osmosis clinic/get together in Monte Carlo. My treat.

Kyle LaCroix USPTA
Boca Raton

[stroke]

"we are tennisplayer, not travelocity"

I get it. I really do. But just throwing it out there with my fingers crossed...Any chance of doing something like this again?

http://www.tennisplayer.net/members/...inic_2007.html

Maybe Miami? South Beach has a special way of welcoming tennis players.

Indian Wells is also good. Cincinnati, Montreal, Toronto? Just curious.

Kyle LaCroix USPTA
Boca Raton

I would suggest Cincinnati
So easy to get around, the field is as good as anywhere, most reasonable prices overall. To me, what really sets Cindy apart is the world class tournament in a rural town, Mason, OH. I go to it most every year for a couple of days.

[johnyandell]

Regg,

I think that you can lead a horse to water etc but hitting a lot of good forehands yourself would be the best testament to your friends etc.

My experience is that most players who try the outside backswing either get it or at least moderate backswing size. Some say young kids and especially girls can't or shouldn't do it.

I say it is worth a try for any player with an open mind.

[johnyandell]

Kyle,

Anything is possible...we can discuss.

John

[regg]

how to get people to buy in

Hello guys,

I've really found the forehand information from Brian Gordon to be amazing. It has definitely worked for me. However, I have a hard time getting my friends to buy in. When I show them the videos of the pros they simply say that this style only works for the pros. When they said this I started thinking why am I so confident that this style will work for recreational players. But then I also think to myself, what makes people think this forehand is any more difficult to implement than what we are already doing. Do you guys think that most players should at least try to use this type of forehand? Any recommendations on how I can get people to buy in?

Thanks,
Regg.

[klacr]

True, but I'm not suggesting or condoning the use of drugs while cruising down collins ave or mingling with models on Ocean Drive at some swanky nightclub. I am suggesting that the beaches, dining scene and overall scenery would be excellent. I will admit that the viewing in Key Biscayne is not as good as Indian Wells. The IW courts are sunken which gives a great view for fans. Miami is a temporary set up with seating.

However, location is the fairest geographically as it's convenient for east coasters who can come south, west coasters who can be tempted by culture and scenery of Miami fly east and even give some of the International contributors (Stotty, don_budge) a better opportunity to attend. How long is a flight from London to LAX or San Francisco? How long is a flight from Stockholm to LAX? Compare that to Miami. A few hours off your trip and ability to still do something on day of your arrival.

Just thinking how much this website has grown and improved and how many great insights we have from all over the tennis world. It may be an absolute fantasy and maybe not even financially beneficial for John and his staff nor the timing ideal for everyone's schedule but just a shot across the bow.

Just Imagine...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yRhq-yO1KN8

Kyle LaCroix USPTA
Boca Raton

[don_budge]

Cocaine Lips...

Maybe Miami? South Beach has a special way of welcoming tennis players.

Kyle LaCroix USPTA
Boca Raton

Yeah...just ask Richard Gasquet. The "South Beach Kiss" sprinkled with Bolivian Marching Powder.

[klacr]

Osmosis Clinic

"we are tennisplayer, not travelocity"

I get it. I really do. But just throwing it out there with my fingers crossed...Any chance of doing something like this again?

http://www.tennisplayer.net/members/...inic_2007.html

Maybe Miami? South Beach has a special way of welcoming tennis players.

Indian Wells is also good. Cincinnati, Montreal, Toronto? Just curious.

Kyle LaCroix USPTA
Boca Raton

[johnyandell]

At Mt Lassen they have 24 acres but the SF apt might be tougher...even with the court...

[don_budge]

Man's best friend needs a friend...another canine

We are looking for a terrier mutt mix ourselves...

Get two...it is half as much work.

[gzhpcu]

Man's best friend: always loyal, happy to see you, affectionate. What more can one ask...

[johnyandell]

We are looking for a terrier mutt mix ourselves...

[gzhpcu]

Lassie and the Dog Whisperer...

[johnyandell]

What are his favorite shows so far?

[gzhpcu]

You rush thru your modeling. You need to hit from the drop--get to the drop before you toss. And film that. Don't film from the side film from behind. The timing of your elbow bend in the current serve makes a full drop impossible.

PS that dog looks like a lot of fun.

Thanks John, will try. That is our Jack Russell. He is fun like a barrel of monkeys...

He also likes watching dogs on TV...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KpXWYeTR-tU