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Hello :
March has come and gone in a flash. Spring begins and before too long we will be into summer. In the world of professional tennis, a lot has to happen along the way to determine who will be the best player at the end of the year. But it's sure to be a fun season to watch!
Things at Meridian are continuing to go very well, with no slowing in sight. The high school boys' season is in full flow and will run through mid-May. The club adult leagues are about to start up again and players will also be competing on USTA teams, with a slightly different format and the opportunity to play singles. For the majority of the year most players are playing doubles which involves teamwork. Now the singles play will offer a different dynamic and challenge. This is always a good time for teams to really bond. Good luck to everyone!
See you on the courts! 
 Greetings from MattFederer's Surge
Last year, Roger Federer lost in the semi-finals of the U.S. Open... (read more)
Greetings from Joel
Footwork - "Move Your Feet"
We've all heard it hundreds of times before barked at us... (read more)
Greetings from Landon
How to Stop Your Opponent's Momentum
How often are you ahead in a match only to find yourself struggling... (read more)
Greetings from Dean
*** Be back next month *** ... (read more)
 Special Columnist
Dr. Todd Plutchok, DC, CCWP
Double Indemnity
In the classic 1944 film noir, "Double Indemnity", insurance salesman... (read more)
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We look forward to seeing you on the courts!
Sincerely,
Matt . Dean . Joel . Landon . Steven
Meridian Tennis Group |
New Clinic Schedule
(as of 01/01/12)
Please call to confirm (858.754.1160)
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Mon 8:30-10:00am Adult clinic
Mon 10:00-10:30am Adult mini-clinic *
Tues 6:30-8:00pm Adult workout
Thurs 8:30-10:00am Adult clinic
Fri 8:30-10:00am Adult clinic
* mini-clinics will focus on different
strokes every week
(modified schedule due to tennis leagues)
TBD Beginners clinics
Additional clinics can be added upon request!
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Note: Adult clinics will be theme-based, rotating from week to week with topics such as doubles strategy, mixed doubles clinic,
serve & volley training, etc.)
Minis . Juniors . High School . Tournament
Mon.Wed.Fri 3:30-4:30pm Minis Mon.Wed.Fri 4:30-6:00pm Juniors Tue.Thurs 4:00-5:30pm HS.Tournament * Sat 3:00-4:30pm HS.Tournament * Sun 10:00-11:00am Minis * 30-minute conditioning following each session Additional clinics can be added upon request!
As always, we are available for individual or small group lessons. Please call us to book (858.754.1160)
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 Greetings from Matt
Federer's Surge
Last year Roger Federer lost in the semi-finals of the US Open after having two match points against the current world number one, Novak Djokovic. Since that point Federer has put together a run of tournament victories that has helped to elevate his points-standings in the current ranking system. This run may allow him to return to the world number one ranking which he once held for 285 weeks, one week shy of Pete Sampras' record of 286 weeks. Still, Federer holds the record for consecutive weeks at number one at 237 weeks. He was de-throned by Rafa Nadal who held the top spot for 102 weeks before he fell to Novak Djokovic, who currently holds the top ranking for the last 40 weeks.
The rankings are built on points that are accumulated over one entire year. All tournament players are awarded points for the position they finish in a tournament, the most points being given to the winner of an event. The four Grand Slam events carry the most points, followed by Master series events, then other smaller tournaments. The top players play about 19 tournaments a year.
Current ATP rankings:
Novak Djokovic 12,670
Rafael Nadal 10,175
Roger Federer 9,350
Andy Murray 7,450
The win at Indian Wells has helped Federer move past Djokovic in points earned this year. So far this year the points earned in 2012:
Federer 2,820
Djokovic 2,540
Nadal 1,800
For Federer to fully capitalize on this good run he will need to continue with his winning ways. He's had a setback in Miami where he lost in the 3rd round to Andy Roddick in a tight 3 set match. Last year, Federer made the semi-finals where he earned 360 points, so losing in the 3rd round gives him a net gain of 45 points. This is a deficit of 315 points, something that does not help his chances of making it back to the top ranking.
Federer will need some help from other players who might be able to beat his top two contenders, Djokovic and Nadal. This is no easy task for any player but the calendar for the next six months may help Federer achieve this monumental task.
Both Djokovic and Nadal have a pretty tough schedule to reproduce. In the next ten tournaments that Nadal he has 3 wins, 4 finals, 2 Quarter-finals and 1 R32 to match to sustain the same ranking. The notable tournaments are Miami, Monte Carlo, Madrid, Rome, Roland Garros, and Wimbledon. In Nadal's favor is that last year was a down year for him because two of the finals losses were on clay. His chances of winning this year on his favorite surface is very high.
In the next eight tournaments for Djokovic he has 6 wins, 1 final, and 1 semi-final to defend. The notable tournaments are Miami, Madrid, Rome, Roland Garros, Wimbledon, Canada, and Cincinnati. Many of those wins were against Nadal. This certainly makes this year's finals very interesting!
In Federer's next eight tournaments he only has 1 final, 2 semi-finals, 3 quarter-finals, and 2 Round of 16's to repeat. Any result better than that he can help to make up ground on Djokovic and Nadal. However, losing to Roddick might have stalled things to a point where it might be too much to overcome. Only time will tell, but one thing is for certain, we have a lot of interesting and exciting tennis to watch for the rest of the year, which means time is going to pass even faster.
Thanks again for all your continued support.
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Greetings from Joel
Footwork - "Move Your Feet"
We've all heard it hundreds of times before barked at us from a coach on the other side of the net. But what is the real purpose of 'moving our feet'?
The main reason footwork, especially around the ball, is so important is that it gets us in the most ideal position to hit the ball in our strike zone to hit the best quality ball possible. The best example of this is watching the pros. How often do you see Federer or Nadal reach for a rally ball that's not in their strike zone? Very rarely.
Move your feet to keep the ball in your strike zone. The more consistently you can do this the better the quality of shot you will hit consistently. So "MOVE YOUR FEET!"
See you soon, mates!
Joel Myers
Tennis Director
Manchester Grand Hyatt
Sheraton Harbor Island
(949) 485-8679
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Greetings from Dean
*** Be back next month! ***
Look forward to seeing you on the courts!
Dean Hodsman
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How to Stop Your Opponent's Momentum
How often are you ahead in a match, only to find yourself struggling to stay in the match at all. It happens to everyone, pros and recreational players alike. The key is remembering that very often, points are won and lost in streaks. This happens because the players who are winning the points start to feel better and play more confidently, and the players who are losing the points start to feel worse and play more poorly.
Here are a few quick things to remember:
- If you start to feel the momentum changing against you, slow down. Take a few extra moments for yourself - take a deep breath, bounce the ball a few more times before you serve, towel off, walk over to pick up a ball, if you're playing doubles talk to your partner. Bottom line, stay calm and breathe.
- If you lose a point, have more intention on the next point. Sometimes that means not making the first error or just keeping your opponent under pressure. Even if you don't win the next point, your opponent will know that you will not give up and they'll have to earn their points.
- No matter what, keep fighting. Even if your opponent has been able to catch up, don't stop fighting. Each game you win will tell your opponent that you won't quit. The longer you're able to fight, the more chance you have to wear down your opponent, both physically and mentally. The more time you stay in a match, the more time you give yourself to figure out your best strategy to win. Most importantly, win or lose, you always want to finish playing your best.
Have you ever watched Rafa Nadal play and wonder if he's winning or losing. That's because he always gives every point his every effort. Use Nadal as your role model and always play your best.
Good luck!
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Landon Hilker
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Double Indemnity
In the classic 1944 film noir, "Double Indemnity", insurance salesman Walter Neff (played by Fred MacMurray), gets into some pretty hot water involving his client (Barbara Stanwyck) and his co-worker (Edward G. Robinson). Neff tries to misuse the concept of double indemnity and he pays a heavy price. Surprisingly, double indemnity works very well for the rest of us. Exercise, healthy nutrition, proper rest, and regular chiropractic care can pay off, not only double, but often in many multiples. However, before we begin reaping these benefits we have to know where to look and how to make use of this property we all get for free.
Out in the world, insurance policies pay us a benefit when problems arise. Car insurance, home insurance, life insurance, and health insurance are all financial instruments that compensate people (in some degree or other, more or less) when things go wrong. Inside our bodies, double indemnity is turned on its head. When we do things that are good for our health and well-being, our built-in "insurance policies" pay off double, sometimes triple, and sometimes in ways that cannot even be calculated.
Let's consider a person who is overweight, possibly seriously overweight. That person decides, much like Howard Beale in the multiple-Academy Award-winning film "Network" (1976), that he is "not going to take this anymore". He declares to himself that he will begin to lose weight. He makes a commitment to start exercising regularly and eating nutritious food. Change takes time, and sooner rather than later he loses a few pounds. Then he loses a few more. After three months he's 12 pounds lighter, and after six months he's more than 20 pounds lighter than when he first chose to live a healthier life.
By now his body's double indemnity clause has started to pay off. He began doing some things, began engaging in a healthy new lifestyle, and he begins to reap the benefits. Owing to his new exercise program and his new diet, his blood pressure begins to go down. His insulin levels begin to stabilize,1 rather than spiking and falling off drastically throughout the day. His blood glucose levels become steadier, too, and his cells, organs, and tissues (particularly his brain) are beginning to receive consistent supplies of oxygen and other precious nutrients.2 His immune system gets stronger.3 As a direct result, his stress levels are going down and his heart rate is steadier. His sleep is more restful and he has more energy throughout the day. There are many other benefits, too, known only to him and his loved ones.
Our built-in double indemnity clause is primed for action. It is ready to kick in and begin an open-ended flow of good health and well-being. All we need to do is begin taking consistent actions that will enable our innate powers to function in the ways they were designed to function.
1Bloem CJ, Chang AM: Short-term exercise improves beta-cell function and insulin resistance in older people with impaired glucose tolerance. J Clin Endocrinol Metab 93(2):387-392, 2008
2Ahmadi N, et al: Effects of intense exercise and moderate caloric restriction on cardiovascular risk factors and inflammation. Am J Med 124(10):978-982, 2011
3Walsh NP, et al: Position statement. Part one: Immune function and exercise. Exerc Immunol Rev 17:6-63, 2011
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Chiropractic Care: Short-Term and Long-Term Benefits | |
Let's say you make a choice to start taking control of your health. You want to leave as little to chance as possible. You acknowledge that you could get something out of doing some exercise. You're willing to admit that you could eat a healthier variety of foods, including fresh fruit and vegetables. You are going to begin doing the things that years of scientific research have shown to be related to long-term health and well-being.
Your partner in this journey to good health is your chiropractor. Chiropractic care is a key component of a complete return-to-optimal-health package. With regular chiropractic care, your body is primed to make the most out of the positive actions you're taking, particularly regarding exercise and nutrition. Without chiropractic care, exercise and nutrition will only take you so far. To get all the way to good health, all of your body systems need to be online and available. That's what chiropractic care makes possible.
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Happy New Year 2012!
Stay well, stay strong!
Dr. Todd Plutchok, DC, CCWP
Dr. Plutchok is one of the Sports Rehab Practitioners at The League Sports Rehab & Chiropractic Clinic, specializing in Active Release Techniques (ART) biomechanics, and full sports chiropractic treatment.
Active Release Technique Provider
www.TheSportsAndWellnessDC.com
Twitter: DoctorPlu
Office: (858) 452-3734
Fax: (858) 452-6666
The League Sports Injury Rehab
4510 Executive Dr. Plaza 5
San Diego, CA 92121
www.TheLeagueRehab.com
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