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Hello :
Even though it feels like summer most of the year, we now kick into the summer activities too ... we're so lucky to be here in San Diego!
2012 Roland Garros seems like forever ago; yet, we should take pause and applaud the record-breaking runs for Maria Sharapova, winning her first career Grand Slam and becoming the world number one, and Rafa Nadal for winning his 7th French Open and unquestionably regarded as the best male clay court player of all time (in addition, 8 titles in Monte Carlo, 6 titles in Rome, 7 titles in Barcelona). These are huge achieving moments for both players.
Wimbledon has started amidst all the excitement in the U.K., including the Queens Diamond Jubilee, Euro 2012, and the London Olympics. As always, the tournament has been hit by some inclement weather with many matches affected by rain delays. However, things are moving along in the tournament, including early upsets in the first week. The second week should be interesting as the remaining players should be finding their game. With the upsets from the first week, there is room for some chronicles and some surprises. Whatever the outcome of the second week of Wimbledon, it will surely be exciting to watch.
Let's all enjoy this time of year and the amazing tennis to follow.
See you on the courts! 
 Greetings from MattMatch Play
There is a distinct difference between hitting tennis balls for practice...(read more)
Greetings from Joel
Ball Toss
One of the most fundamental components to a powerful first serve... (read more)
 Greetings from Landon
Cool Quotes
More cool and interesting quotes from the world of professional tennis... (read more)
Greetings from Dean
The Continental Grip
Using the Continental grip at the net and when you serve is important... (read more)
Special Columnist
Dr. Todd Plutchok, DC, CCWP
Five Small Meals
Plenty of people go through plenty of suffering trying to lose weight... (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
Match Play
There is a distinct difference between hitting tennis balls for practice and hitting tennis balls in match play. We all enjoy playing tennis for fun and fitness but as soon as it becomes a competitive scenario, things can change. If people are actually watching you play, you might feel on display and this can have an effect on your mindset, which can then have direct effect on your game. Being able to execute a shot is only a small part of being able to be a good match player. If you are able to identify what you are doing well and what might not be working during a game, you have a better chance of succeeding.
During every match you will feel challenged, and your ability to handle the challenge will determine how well you will succeed. Keeping a positive outlook is an essential element to success. Success can seem almost out of reach when things are not going to plan. When it comes to success, a player's mind is usually the ultimate factor of determining whether they will succeed. When facing a difficult situation how you respond will be the telling sign to determine which direction you will end up going. If you believe in your abilities to perform, you increase your chances to succeed. If you are able to let go of a previous mistake and take something positive from it, you increase your chances to succeed. By holding yourself up in a positive manner (positive body language) and not letting your posture dictate how you feel, you increase your chances to succeed.
No matter how bad things might look on the outside, you cannot let them sink into you; as soon as this occurs you will hit a downward spiral. This is like hitting the self-destruct button where your opponent does not really have to do anything to succeed because you're caught in a swirling windstorm. If you start feeling lost on the court, it is the first sign that things are getting away from you. Don't let this happen. Prior to any match put together a game plan to counter the possibility of self-destructing. A plan could be something very simple, like hitting everything to you opponent's weakness; or it could be more complicated and require more awareness, like varying the speed and spins of your shots to create mistakes from your opponent.
The best way to counter any negative thoughts from taking hold is to quickly move forward after a mistake, take something constructive from it and push forward. This is a simple concept but very difficult to sustain. You might do it for a few points and then find yourself drifting away, so to improve this skill practice being positive in tough situations and you should find that it will get easier in match play.
A good example of a good match player is someone who always finds a way to win even when things are not going the way they want them to go. They have enough self-belief and determination to keep working hard to see it through to the end.
On a lighter note, for those of you who managed to watch it, we might have seen one of the biggest upsets of all time in men's tennis at Wimbledon with Rafa Nadal getting beaten by Lukas Rosol. In their second round match Rosol triumphed in 5 sets 6-7, 6-4, 6-4, 2-6, 6-4. They are both 26 years old and the difference between their rankings is 98 spots, but in this match Rosol produced some of the most inspired shot-making ever seen. In the fifth set alone, he hit 20 winners and made only 2 unforced errors. He closed out the match hitting 3 aces and a forehand winner. This was also Rosol's first ever Wimbledon match on Centre Court. He had lost the 5 previous years in qualifying which makes this win even more impressive. It just goes to show that anything is possible in sports if you have enough belief in all the hard work you put into your sport and yourself.
Thanks again for all your continued support.
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Greetings from Joel
Ball toss
One of the most fundamental components to a powerful first serve is having a ball toss that is tossed into the court. When the ball toss is out in front you are easily able to generate power and use the momentum of your body weight falling into the court.
If you are struggling with a weak first serve or just looking to be more aggressive, then try throwing your toss further out in front. You will like the results!
See you soon, mates!
Joel Myers
Tennis Director
Manchester Grand Hyatt
Sheraton Harbor Island
(949) 485-8679
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Greetings from Dean
The Continental Grip
Using the Continental grip at the net and for the serve is important. The Continental grip is perfect for forehand and backhand volleys, overheads and serves. The reason it is the universal grip at the net is because it allows players to hit underpin on the volleys with the shoulders turned and a 45 degree angle on the racquet face. Also with the grip never changing at the net, the forehand and backhand volleys are much easier to rotate between. During quick points at the net it is good not to have to switch grips between forehand, backhand and overhead shots.
The Continental grip is also used for the serve and overhead. The grip allows slice, topspin and flat strokes to be put on the ball. This is also the universal grip for the serve. Using a forehand or backhand grip on the serve can limit the types of spin and power that can be gained from using a Continental grip. To hold the racquet in a Continental grip a player can pretend they are shaking the racquet hand while it is perpendicular to the ground.
Look forward to seeing you on the courts!
Dean Hodsman
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Cool Quotes
More cool and interesting quotes from the world of professional tennis:
Maria Sharapova, after winning the French Open - "Did you ever feel the whole world was against you as you attempted to come back from career-threatening shoulder surgery?":
No matter how tough it was, no matter how many people didn't believe in me, didn't think that I could get to this point, I didn't care and I didn't listen. I always listened to my own voice, and it always told me that for some reason I'm meant to be better. I'm meant to succeed again. And I did.
Rafael Nadal, after winning the French Open - "You've equaled McEnroe and Wilander's record. Do you consider yourself as a great tennis player?":
No, that's exactly the kind of question I don't like, because then people say I'm arrogant, that I'm fat-headed. What do you mean, being a great player? As I said, I try to play my best tennis, to play my best game, to do everything I can. If figures and statistics say I've been a good player over the last years, well, I'll continue and play as best as I can to maintain those figures as long as I can. As I said, it's a huge pleasure for me to be here in Paris. I am in Paris. I won in Paris. I'm very lucky, and I was very fortunate in life to have had the opportunity of experiencing all this at the age of 24. Never in my wildest dream would I have dreamt of such beautiful presents. Life was very kind to me.
Rafael Nadal responding to question about why he's so successful at Roland Garros:
My mental part probably on clay is one of the most important things, especially on clay, more than in the rest of the surfaces, because you have to run, you have to suffer sometimes, you have to play with more tactics, because you have more time to think, to do things. Probably the reason is because I always was scared to lose. That's why I go on court every day against other opponent with the full respect, knowing that you can lose and you can win. Then I think I was very focused for the last eight years, because winning as much as I did in this surface the last eight years is not because I played great every time. Is impossible to play great every time. Because when I played so so, I was there mentally. The mental part was there 100%, so probably that's why the reason.
John McEnroe, describing Nadal at the French Open:
He's so strong, his legs so powerful. It's like he divots the court and digs in. Look at the way he just powers the ball. He's like a thoroughbred, as he digs in to finish at the Belmont!
Noval Djokovic, responding to question about if he feels that Wimbledon can be a warm-up to the Olympics:
I don't believe that Wimbledon can be rehearsal for anything. It's the most respected, most well-known, most valuable tennis tournament in the world. This is, in my opinion, the pinnacle of our sport. Of course, Olympic Games are something beyond comparison with any other tournaments.
Justin Gimelstob, describing the play of Djokovic:
He's able to contort himself and turn defense into offense so quickly, seemingly, so effortlessly. His flexibility is amazing. He's a human slinky!
Andy Roddick, after winning the AEGON International in Eastbourne, Great Britain - regarding matching Roger Federer's streak of winning at least one ATP World Tour title in 12 straight seasons:
I wanted to keep alive winning one tournament a year for 12 years. I know three or four people have done that. I need to remind myself of those numbers just to remember this is a what-did-you-do-last-week-type sport? So looking back on that, maybe I need to look at those a little bit more and realize that I've done this for a long time pretty well.
Roger Federer responding to the question about retirement:
I haven't set the date in any shape or form or thought about it in any way. At this point, I'm hoping to play in Rio (2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro).
Patrick McEnroe, describing the play of Federer:
Keeping the ball deep is standard operating procedure on the tour, but that reduces the amount of court in play. With his gift for using all the available space, including the short angles, Roger is like a guy playing three-dimensional chess while everyone else is still playing the regular way.
Venus Williams, after her first round loss at Wimbledon:
I don't have time to be negative. It doesn't feel good.
Good luck!
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Five Small Meals
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Chiropractic Care and Healthy Eating
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Regular chiropractic care and consistent, healthy nutrition represent two powerful lifestyle choices for people interested in supporting their long-term health and well-being.
These life-affirming action steps work together to give you more energy, more restful sleep, and an overall positive mental attitude. When you don't get enough nutritious food, your body doesn't work properly. Supplies aren't available to build strong cells and tissues. Toxins accumulate. People wonder why they feel tired and listless. A big part of the answer is too much of the foods that are harmful and not enough of the foods that have high nutritional content.
Also, when your body's out of alignment, joints, muscles, cartilage, and ligaments are all working against each other. Your body wastes energy because these biomechanical structures are literally at cross purposes.
Even maintaining a seated posture or standing for a few minutes becomes stressful and painful. Regular chiropractic care addresses these biomechanical problems and helps your body to work much more easily and efficiently.
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Regular chiropractic care and healthy nutrition work together to provide optimal health. There may even be delightful, unexpected benefits as your body and mind begin to work in harmony. |
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Plenty of people go through plenty of suffering trying to lose weight. But why does it have to be that way? Surely there's some discipline involved, but the process can actually be empowering and personally fulfilling. Weight loss doesn't need to be about suffering. Losing weight can actually be fun.
The fun part of losing weight is the fulfillment and personal satisfaction you get out of doing what you said you'd do. The fun part is seeing the pounds come off, week by week. The fun part is seeing yourself get back in shape. And, the very fun part is the free day that you enjoy each week. The free day is built-in to your losing-weight food plan.
What's a free day? You want to be on a food plan that changes your body's metabolism - one that flattens out your blood glucose levels, one that flattens out your blood insulin levels. The result is a body that knows how to burn glucose for energy, rather than a body that's out of synch and stores glucose as fat.1,2
The best way to normalize your metabolism is to eat five or six small meals per day. This is not news. This powerful approach to maintaining optimal body weight has been around for many decades. And the multiple small meals food plan works just as well today.3
This approach has a surprise bonus - a built-in fun factor - the free day. The free day fulfills two important functions. First, your body needs to know that it's not in starvation mode. If your body thinks it's starving, you'll begin to store fat. So you actually need to have a free day once a week.
Your free day also has a very important psychological purpose. You're doing work and following a plan. A break from the plan is necessary, otherwise it's going to become boring. It's great to look forward to your free day and the opportunity to break the routine.
On your free day you can eat anything you want. After a while, you become less exorbitant on your free day. You still eat more pure-fun foods, but you find you're eating less in terms of mass quantities. You just get more normalized, naturally, as you find yourself listening more to what your body really wants and needs.
Your free day, combined with the ongoing positive feedback from your bathroom scale, makes it possible and realistic to continue on the multiple small meals per day plan.
Over time your weekly weight loss decreases and eventually you stop losing weight - you've reached your body's natural weight. This is a major accomplishment. Your food plan has become a way of life. You've learned how to eat so that you're healthy, fit, and well. Make sure you celebrate!
1Otani H: Oxidative stress as pathogenesis of cardiovascular risk associated with metabolic syndrome. Antiox Redox Signal 15(7):1911-1926, 2011
2Brietzke SA: A personalized approach to metabolic aspects of obesity. Mt Sinai J Med 77(5):499-510, 2010
3Roth CL, et al: Changes in adipose-derived inflammatory cytokines and chemokines after successful lifestyle intervention in obese children. Metabolism 60(4):445-452, 2011
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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