I need constantly coaching, otherwise I’d be playing with old bad habbits.
Tony pulled out this morning, so I filled in. Sandi and I lost to Jay and Golf 4-6.
So, I’m still working on my serve. Jay said that I’m too stiff, not bending my knees.
Bend your knees when tossing, he says.
AI says, pros typically do not bend their knees at the exact moment they begin to toss the ball, but rather start the knee bend as the ball is released. The legs remain relatively straight during the initial upward movement of the tossing arm, with the,,knee bend occurring simultaneously with the toss release and the racket moving toward the tophy position.
I haven’t played in a league in over a decade, and after steadfastly refusing for 3 years with this group and the coach, now I’m playing as a sub. AND there’s extra pressure.
The reasons are
don’t want to play in a league due to pressure … I feel like a mercenary: got to win.
they’re not the usta league
they like to start late, like 9am or 10am: it’s too late for this early bird.
I couldn’t do wrong the first, and couldn’t do right the third set with so many double faults. Unbelievable, doing chip and charge … just to hit the damn ball! What was wrong with me? The second set we were leading 4-1! I reminded myself to focus before the match, especially after winning the first set. Oh well.
Questionable line calls:
They refused a ball on court, saying it had to be from them.
An out ball they played, and we lost the point.
A lob to the ad court, as I was serving for the match. They both asked if I was sure and where the ball mark was. My partner said it was too far for her to see it.
This team in the ALOT league is at the bottom level C (3 levels).
Afterward, we all went to lunch with the coach, which is really a new and wonderful experience: listen and learn.
Lunch at the bistro was ok – a fruit fly or gnat was in my Chardonnay.
A busy morning: warmup, sling, a heavy-duty serve session on Court 1, then played a set with the coach, winning 6-1 over Dave L and Aaron on Court 2. The only ame we lost was from my overhead, when the coach called “don’t touch” but I still hit it: totally my fault!
Dave / coach won over Edwin / Aaron 1 and love. On a trip to my court to pick up a ball, C said, “Why don’t you play? They complained that I’m too good, can’t they be appreciative that I’m trying to make them better?” I knew C won’t go all out when he plays with us, and I always value the time playing with or against him: it’s the best time to learn.
During a changeover, the coach showed me again how to serve, and I think this time it worked a little for me – thanks.
… pretty happy with my toss
记得北京有个心里美萝卜 (不知是北京生还是它地种运北京 – 不重要) 俺这两天也是心里美🤓(虽还是waiter’s tray – got to give me some time 😂😹)
正误其次 心里高兴是正道
昨天 教练和三男队友在隔壁打 6-0 6-1
教主吐苦 “我是就着他们打的 但他们还说不公平…”
他第一次要我过去打 我没接茬儿
第二次是因为一男离开
他和俺 … 6-1
… 那个1 是俺输的
一高球 教主说 别碰 … 俺偏偏打: 说不清是俺蠢 还是不想给他们鸡蛋
Another good win, w/ Dave L who has textbook forms, v. Dennis & Aaron.
I thought my serve is decent but still with waiter’s tray. I held all my serve, except one when I set up the phone. The oppenonts joked, ‘keep the camera rolling’ -:)
A good match on a gorgeous day, with two new players. A half moon hung high at 9:23 in the morning.
Dave and I won 1 and 4 against Aaron and Richard. A & R have textbook form and big serves but made a few unforced errors.
Dave and I are still working on our serves; we both double-faulted. By contrast, A & R’s serve made me feel particularly inadequate – very humbling.
… getting ready
… and more tossing
In the first set, Dave served at 5–0. At 0–15, Rich made a late call on Dave’s second serve, calling it out. Dave then double-faulted, giving our opponents their only game.
In the second set, they switched sides (Rich on ad side) and went up 3–0. We clawed back, game by game. Both their wives stopped by.
6-1 n 6-4: 二个新面孔. A和R两人的技术动作都很规范, 发球也很出色(相比之下好惭愧…)可惜他们一些非受迫性失误比我和俺的小鲜肉多一点.
I need constantly coaching, otherwise I’d be playing with old bad habbits.
