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During today's lesson with Gary Jordao, I focused on improving my forehand and backhand spacing. . I have developed a bad habit of getting too close to the ball. I need more space between me and the incoming tennis ball to execute a full forehand or backhand stroke. . After a 30-minute class, we played a singles match. I was still slow to prepare, and…
Read More: Lesson 06: Tennis with Gary Jordao – Early Prep. In today's Adult 3.5+ Tennis Clinic at AVAC, Josh Martin, our tennis pro, had us focus on the following items . Forehand Technique. Early preparation (prepare before the ball bounces). . Hit the ball in front of you (most everyone is always late) . Hit upwards (even on returns) . . Accelerate through the shot. . Use the timing of contact to control the…
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Inna and I were fortunate to dog-sit a Bernie-doodle named Teddy for 3 days. . . . . We enjoyed playing with Teddy and going out for daily walks. He never barks and is very affectionate and playful. .
Read More: A long weekend with TeddyIn today's Adult 3.5+ Tennis Clinic at AVAC, Josh Martin, our tennis pro, had us focus on the following items . Forehand Technique. Early preparation (prepare before the ball bounces). . Hit the ball in front of you (most everyone is always late) . . Use the timing of contact to control the shot's direction (do not turn your body). This simplifies the shot as…
Read More: Clinic 01: AVAC 3.5+ Adult Tennis ClinicDuring today's lesson with Gary, I focused on improving my forehand and backhand spacing. . I have developed a bad habit of getting too close to the ball. I need more space between me and the incoming tennis ball to execute a full forehand or backhand stroke. . . . Forehand. Prepare early! . . Work on staying further away.. Keep feet further apart (wide…
Read More: Lesson 04: Tennis with Gary Jordao – SpacingDuring today's lesson with Gary, I focused on improving my forehand and backhand spacing. . I have developed a bad habit of getting too close to the ball. I need more space between me and the incoming tennis ball to execute a full forehand or backhand stroke. . . . Forehand. Prepare early! . . Work on staying further away.. Keep feet further apart (wide…
Read More: Lesson 03: Tennis with Gary Jordao – Spacing
With Covid-19 gone, we are happy to move into 2024! Let's hope for better tidings. . . . . . . 2023 in Review. Highlights . A fabulous trip to Southern Italy with stops in Rome, Naples, Sorrento, Pompei, Salerno, Amalfi Coast, Capri, Ischia, Matera, Alberobello, Otranto, and Ostuni . An exciting trip to Costa Rica featuring close encounters with toucans, sloths, and monkeys .…
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Which are the best restaurants, spas, and travel destinations? . At the end of 2023, I am rating the following (from best to worst) based on my personal experience. . . . Restaurants. . Even though Michelin has not rated it, Mama's Fish House on Maui is our favorite restaurant worldwide. Mama's Fish House combines an authentic Hawaiian atmosphere with exceptional cooking and a magnificent…
Read More: Best of the Best 2023
. How was 2023 in Sports? Except for tennis, I was less active than in previous years. . 78 days of playing tennis at Almaden Valley Athletic Club. . 12 days of surfing (Capitola, Lihue's Kalapaki Beach). . 10 days of wing foiling (Crissy Field). 0 days of snowboarding. . 5 days of swimming at Almaden Valley Athletic Club. . 5 days of hiking in…
Read More: The Year in Sports 2023During today's lesson with Gary, I focused on improving my forehand and backhand spacing. I have developed a bad habit of getting too close to the ball. I need more space between me and the incoming tennis ball so I can execute a full forehand or backhand stroke. . . . Forehand. Prepare early! . . Work on staying further away.. Keep feet further apart…
Read More: Lesson 02: Tennis with Greg Jordao – Spacing