When I was a kid, I was handed a book called Tournament Tough. It was written by Carlos Goffi, who at the time was John McEnroe’s coach. The book is aimed at juniors, but the strategies within the book are great for any player at any level.
A student of mine had heard me speak of the book, which had disappeared from my bookshelf through the many moves I have made in my life. He was nice enough to order a used and rare copy for me and I have enjoyed re-reading the text. There really is no way Goffi could talk about stroke production through a book back in the 80s, but he can and does talk about strategy and how he coached his juniors and Mac through games and matches.
He calls it The Red Light, Green Light. There are times within a match that are clearly more significant than others, games which are more important and points which are crucial. I will try to summarize his thoughts and how they can help you get through a tight time in a match.
A green light is a situation in which you can play your game, go for your shots and play freely. You can go for shots that have a lower margin for error, for example in doubles hitting hard at the net player or in singles going down the line. You are in a green light position when the match is level – for example 3 games all, 30 all.
A yellow light situation occurs when you go down 2 points in any game. Down 30-Love for example, or 40-15. For me, personally, I think yellow (caution) in the 5th and 7th games of any set which are crucial games. Going into a game at 4-2, a result of 5-2 is much different than 4-3. A yellow light situation means that you play with a bit more caution, aiming for a higher consistency. Add a bit of topspin so that your shots track 4 to 7 feet over the net, keep the ball cross court where there is more court to play with, and wait for an opportunity.
Red light situations occur on game points, when up or down by 3 points at 40-Love, or on any set or match points. At this time in any match, you play all percentage tennis, keep the angles limited by playing down the middle of the court and look to create an error from your opponent. This means, no drop shots from the baseline (even though your legs may be really tired – stay in the point!) Red lights can occur when you are up match point, or down match point, up set point or down set point.
I heard a stat the other day that amazed me: In doubles, close to 75% of games in which the server is down 40-Love, the server comes back to win the game. Perhaps we play red light points subconsciously? Either way, I find it an amazing statistic. I have been trying to verify it and if I do, I will pass it along.
The kind folks from Green Fest invited me as part of the media this year – it was truly an amazing event!
Since I had a media pass, I was able to come and go and we had our own little area to rest, eat and do work. They had breads, muffins, fruit, milk, cereal and coffee.
I had a banana bread muffin, peanut butter and coffee. I also snagged a Mojo Bar and an apple for later.
After I some fuel I headed out into the event. Doors opened at 10 and I arrived at 11. It was great because it wasn’t as crowded as it was in the afternoon.
There were a ton of vendors! From Organic fruit companies, to household items, building materials, clothing, information centers, food suppliers, doctors, key speakers… a wealth of information and great people under one roof!
Ford had a huge display of their “green” car line. The cars featured material that was either recyled and natural from the Earth. Here is the little Fiesta that I was talking about in my Vlog – I thought it was so cute! Plus, it gets 40 MPG!
I have a BUNCH of articles and magazines to read and look over. With so many great vendors and informational booths, it can be a lot to take in. I try to grab as many brochures and handouts as possible. That way I can enjoy them at home and really take the time to understand the material.
Just being at this event made me more aware of myself and how much I do for the environment. I know I have areas that need improving but even the smallest steps help tremendously. I am planning on doing a Green Tip series on the information that I gathered from this event.
Thanks again, Green Fest!
I love bookmarking recipes that I find on other blogs and websites. I was saving them on a personal file but figured you, my readers, would like to have a peek in my recipe box! This will be a regular occurrence; sometimes with a theme or an idea or a particular food. If you have suggesting of what you would like to see, comment or email me!
Out of all the recipes I have I treasure my “green” recipes the most. Kale, chard, collard greens, beet greens, mustard greens… greens are delicious!
Roasted Spicy Chickpeas over Kale with Caesar Dressing
by Sassy Kitchen
Kale, Squash and White Bean Stew
by Erins Food Files
Lemon Kale Pasta
by Annie’s Eats
Green Juice
by Florali journal
Collard, Carrot and Lentil Salad
by Summer Tomato
Miss D’s Smokin’ Collards
by A Chow Life
Also, her amazing blog is in a contest to win a trip for her and her adorable family! Please vote for her here!
Crusty, Creamy White Beans with Slow Roasted Tomatoes
by The Road Forks
Sesame Kale Salad
by Running with Tweezers
Healthy eating and happy cooking!
* Items in Juice Plus that are not in Pop a Green are not there for a reason. For example, Pop a Green does not contain any fiber, because fiber, while healthful, is widely available and inexpensive. If you’d like to know why other items (starred) are excluded, please contact us. |
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I am not a huge potato fan. But when Manifest Vegan posted this recipe I was inspired. With the addition of cumin and turmeric this soup is far from bland and boring.
Ingredients:
Heat oil in a large stock pot on medium heat. Add onion, potatoes, garlic, mushrooms, salt and pepper. Cook until onion is soft.
Add water, lentils and the remaining spices. Trim leaves of collard greens, discarding the stems. Cut greens into thin pieces and add to soup. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium low, cover and let simmer for 45-60 minutes, or until lentils are cooked to your liking.
Serve hot. Serves 6-8
This ingredient can be found in: Pop A Green and Pop A Purple
I grew up drinking sweet tea. Everyone in Texas drinks “sweet tea” – it’s black tea with sugar. I still drink sweet tea but with raw sugar and only during the summer. My tea is “green tea” now. I drink it plain with no sweetener. I weaned myself off honey in my tea and now it tastes like ‘cough syrup’ with the honey… YUCK…
There are so many health benefits in green tea or green tea extract. I’m glad because I have no desire to stop my tea habit 
Green tea is a type of tea made from the leaves of Camellia senesis. Unlike black tea, very little oxidation occurs during processing, so its biological properties are distinct. Although it is a traditional drink in China and other Asian cultures, it is only recently become popular in the West. Its use has been associated with lower risks of some chronic diseases. For example, a study in Japan revealed that people drinking more green tea have a lower risk of stroke and cerebral hemorrhage than those who drink less. In a rat model of hypertension and stroke, green tea consumed from an early age provided some protection against high blood pressure and delayed the onset of stroke.
Green tea contains catechins, which are biologically active polyphenolic flavonoids that are potent antioxidants. If fact, green tea extract is about 200 times more potent than Vitamin E, with benefits for healthy people and people with chronic illnesses. For example, patients with end-stage renal disease undergoing hemodialysis are at risk for increased chronic inflammation due to blood coming into contact with dialysis tubing and filters. This inflammation contributes to cardiovascular disease and exacerbates the general effects of aging on the body. The antioxidant effects of green tea extract have been shown to reduce this inflammation and may help reduce the risk of atherosclerosis and cardiovascular disease.
Consumption of green tea has been used as part of weight loss management plans. Green tea extract can help the body burn fat, increase exercise performance, and may help maintain normal body weight. Green tea extract also seems to help maintain insulin sensitivity, important to keeping blood glucose levels within normal limits to prevent diabetes. Medications for mental illness, such as antidepressants, antipsychotics, and treatments for mood disorders, can often cause rapid unwanted weight gain and lead to diabetes. Green tea alone or in a combination supplement has been shown to increase metabolism and reduce body fat in some patients taking these medications.
Green tea also has anticancer properties. It has been shown to inhibit angiogenesis, the process by which tumors form new blood vessels and become malignant. Green tea extract also appears to interfere with the inflammation and rampant cell growth in cancer development. In already established cancer, green tea extract can directly affect apoptosis pathway-cellular proteins that can carry out programmed cell death.
Finally, green tea has a protective effect against influenza viruses, not only by reducing the ability of viruses to enter the body’s cells, but also by inhibiting their growth inside the cells.
Tea has been used as a medicine for 5000 years in China. Green tea antioxidant properties can protect the liver from exposure to toxins such as industrial chemicals and excess alcohol. IT can also help people recover from viral hepatitis and liver cancer.
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