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Rick Newman's Tennis Lesson 6: One-Handed Backhand. . . . One-Handed Backhand Notes:. At the initiation of the stroke:. Raise the left shoulder during the take-back part of the swing. The chin should be near the right shoulder. Carefully watch the ball to hit it in the center of the racquet (try to read the writing on the ball) . Wrist movement provides spin. Feet…
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After reviewing the iWindsurf.com weather forecast, I determined that the best place for wind on Saturday would be Crissy Field or Treasure Island.. . . . I decided to drive to Crissy Field, which was closer and more convenient. When I arrived around 13:30, the wind was just picking up. Windsurf's station at Anita Rock was reporting 14-15 knots. When I looked at the other…
Read More: Windsurfing Crissy FieldRick Newman's Tennis Lesson 5: Slice Backhand. . Slice Backhand Notes:. Grip: Continental. Knuckle-facing net for the slice. Knuckle upward for a backhand drive. The Hitting zone is on the side (not in front like in a single-handed backhand) . Hit the back of the ball (not the bottom of the ball). Start the stroke with the racquet, and open and close the racquet when…
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For Father's Day, Inna surprised me with a dinner at the Black Sheep Brasserie in Willow Glen. I selected the hard Washington Apple Cider for drinks, but I did not like it (it was too sweet). Inna tried one of the unique cocktails - the Lava Flow Punch - and she liked it a lot.. LAVA FLOW PUNCHST. BENEVOLENCE RUM | GIFFARD BANANE DU BRÉSIL…
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In the morning, I planned to stop by the Boardsports Shop in Coyote Point to participate in the Windsurf Foiling demo hosted by Wyatt Miller of Slingshot.. . . . . . 2019 SLINGSHOT WINDSURF, KITE & SURF FOIL DEMO & BBQ SAT 6/15. with special guests: Wyatt Miller & Maui Mike*Bonus – we will have the 2020 Slingshot SLING WING for demo as well.…
Read More: Windsurfing Sherman IslandRick Newman's Tennis Lesson 4: Two-Handed Backhand. . Two-Handed Backhand Notes:. Shoulder and hip rotation provide two-handed power. Wrist movement provides spin. Need to select the right combination of power + spin. Feet do not move until after ball contact (to keep the stroke quiet) . The racquet grip is not too tight,t o allow the wrists to flex upwards . Here is a GoPro…
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With time running out for the once-a-year Bouquets to Art Show at the de Young Museum in San Francisco, we decided to visit the beautifully arranged flowers next to fine paintings and sculptures.. . . . We had difficulty finding parking when we arrived at Golden Gate Park, near the de Young Museum. Eventually, we found an open spot and walked to the museum. A…
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Having sailed on my 1999 Mistral Flow Classic 276 for 19 years, it was time for an update. I tried out the Fanatic Freewave STB 95-liter version at the ABK Windsurfing Camp on Sherman Island in July and thought it was a nice board but lacking volume for lighter wind days.. . The Stubby, as it is affectionately known, has a unique outline with no…
Read More: Windsurfing Coyote PointRick Newman's Tennis Lesson 3: Serve & Forehand. . Serving Lesson Notes:. Focus on the UP and OUT swing path of the tennis racquet. If the ball lands outside the service box, the racquet is opening up too early . Try to keep the racquet closed until ball contact. The wrist needs to snap forward for more power . Use more of the shoulders to…
Read More: Rick Newman Tennis Lesson 3: Serve & ForehandRick Newman's Tennis Lesson 2: Serve. . I needed a few weeks to recuperate from an ankle injury sustained while hiking in Yosemite. Once I recovered, I also needed time to overcome a severe cold/flu.. . Serving Lesson Notes. Relax the serving hand (it must be really loose; grip the racquet lightly) . Be sure to throw the racquet on the edge (closed) until just…
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