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20/6/2013

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I have been working with some physio's and we have found most people have been getting good results using the Thera-Band flexi bar and specific exercises. So I tried out the exercises my self and they are great!

Here is a link to the exercises:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A2QQaVfeI4U

I have found this exercise to be helpful to me, it might help you!
(you might want to check with your doctor or physio first)

If you want more information on "what is Tennis Elbow" with symptoms and diagrams:
                                                                   http://chirocentre.co.uk/tennis-elbow-treatment/

                                                                   Hope this helps!

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Squash Coaching

14/6/2013

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OK I knew it would happen!
I was asked to do some individual squash coaching at the Olympiad today and you know what I had forgotten how much I enjoyed coaching. Considering I haven't picked up a squash racket for over 8 years, It just felt right, I felt at home again. 
It felt so good I have agreed to do some more next week!
To quote the person I was coaching "I have learnt more in the last hour than I ever did and I have played for over 10 years!"
Well my friend the road is just starting and you will not believe how much you will improve, as long as you practice what I have helped you to do.

Big smiles all round I enjoyed my coaching again and my "student" will improve !

Thank you for getting me back on a squash court!



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What to think about when choosing a Badminton racket

13/6/2013

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Had some spare time today so I wanted to see how Badminton coaches selected their rackets:
Here is a link to Paul Stewart's advise:
http://badminton-coach.co.uk/4520/what-do-you-think-about-when-choosing-a-new-badminton-racquet/

I have to agree with everything Paul has said, once you have a frame that you are happy with then the only things you need to look at are your technique (go see a coach) and try different strings and tensions!(see me!)



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Pro's Pro Practice tennis balls and ball machines

4/6/2013

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Decided to try out some Pro's Pro Practice Tennis balls, my first reaction to the balls,
1. The balls did not seem to be the same pressure.
2. some balls where "rock " solid and others where soft
When I tried them in my Lobster 301 machine my initial feeling was right, the hard balls jammed the machine the soft balls were fine.
So I returned the balls to the supplier (at my cost!) and received a partial refund !
This is a quote from Jack Otton from Racquet Depot:
"With the grade of ball you have bought, the ball pressure can vary from one ball to another; most customers purchase the Practice balls for just general coaching play but they do accommodate just about all ball machines that I am aware of from my experience."
Strange it didn't say that in the advert for the balls! 
Will Racquet Depot UK be on my links page? NO!
Will I use them again? NO!
So to all those people with Lobster Ball  (model 101, 201, 301) machines, I would recommend that you do not buy these balls especially from Racquet Depot UK.



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A story about why a friend of mine does not play mixed doubles.

1/6/2013

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I am going to call my friend BF, BF has played tennis for at least 10 years (or more), He is a very funny guy but when playing tennis takes it very seriously.
In the North West of England where BF plays, they play matches with a format of  2 sets of men's doubles, 2 sets of Ladies doubles and two sets of mixed doubles.
Now what normally happens in BF's club is the men's pair win their doubles match and the ladies lose their doubles match, so it is all down to the Mixed matches.
Now BF being a very serious match player will now ask the following of his Lady partner
1. Please serve to their backhand (or weaker side)
2. get to the net as soon as possible 
3. Please put the volley away when you are at the net on my serve
Well all of the above does not happen and the following reasons by the Lady player are given:
1. I'm happy if the serve goes in!
2. I don't like being at the net !
3. I'm not very good at volley's!


At this point BF is now so wound up he is trying to play every shot himself (apart from the receive of serve for his partner) but boy would he like to have a go!
Now BF is trying to help his partner by saying things like:
1. You really should move forward to pick up the drop shot!
2. Why do you volley as though your using a frying pan?
3. If you serve any slower I am going to need a visit to the doctors to get this return of serve out of my eye!
4.  Please move up to the net! (on the next court, so I can play the whole thing myself!)
5. stop waving your racket around and bloody volley will you!


Any way when I asked BF why he didn't play match tennis anymore he said
 " The match fee was fine I had no problem with that, What really caused a problem was the cost of the chocolates and flowers I had to buy for my lady partners to apologise for my outbursts.  But they really should have told me they couldn't play match tennis before I agreed to play!"
To this day BF has never played match tennis in the north west again.
Note to North West tennis, please start a men's league, There are many who would play!
The above is a true story and to this day BF has not purchased any flowers or chocolates in the last 5 years! For the sake of all BF's please organise a men's league in Southport, you will be surprised at the support you will get if you do!! (maybe BF will sponsor the league!)


Update Feb 2014:
I emailed Southport Tennis League Organisation to ask if there was any plans to have a separate Men's / Ladies league and here is the reply:


At the present time the only way to play men's doubles (without the mixed) is to join a club that participates in the Liverpool League as well as the Southport i.e Aughton or Campion.  Players in the Southport area tend to join a Liverpool League Club as well if their club is affiliated to the S'port League only.  Some branch out to Preston so there is no need for the S'port League to run a men's/ladies' only team.
 
Hope that helps.
 
Gill








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