Tennis ball launching machines began with a hand-cranked device patented by Rene Lacoste in the 1920s, which allowed for stroke repetitions. The first commercially viable machine was created by Bob McLure in 1970 using a vacuum cleaner motor, leading to the “Little Prince” and Prince Sports, Inc.
In modern times (ha ha ha), I think Lobster is the most well-known (?). Now comes the Slinger – my buddy got one. I find it useful betwenn my lessons: only very points that stick with me, unfortunately.
- 1.08 didn’t do well in game
- 1.07 practice w/ A Lot girls
- 1.05 practice: back & forehands are good
- 1.04 volleys & tossing
- 1.03 backhands; volleys
- 2026.1.02 fore & back
- 12.17 keep arm straight n extended
- 12.14 alone time, swing volleys
- 11.08 3 fingers
- 11.04 closed face forehand
- 10.25 mixed; volley
- 7.30 forehand & spin or drop
- 2.09 backhand
My left arm is still out of commission (coach said it was due to incorrect tossing…) but I need to have my dose of drug a.k.a. play some tennis: like practice my forehand and singlehand backhand.
topspin and backspin
Since I got back confidence of my forehand, on and off, I’ve been practicing it.
- it feels right fm the get go: ht on the rise
- the backspins: are they?
- the forehand: need to hit early
- the single hand backhand:
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