Three matches among 4 teams in two hours, first to win 8 games by two, no deuce. We were expected to win but came in second. The second match Kai and I were playing a couple. The wife has heavy spins and the husband was good too. It’s evenly matches. They were leading lightly then we caught up once we or I got use to their spins. I lost my serve at 5-3. The husband held his, 5-4. .. Nearing the end (each match allotted 40 min), we were leading 7-5 when Kai called one of opponent’s lob OUT, which was very long.
“You can’t call my ball out when it’s still in the air.” The husband complaint.
Kai went to the net and began to explain.
I felt it’s unnecessary: I’ve been hitting a lot of out balls due to laziness and or misjudgement. So his out call really meant – pls don’t hit. Maybe bounce would be better here.
It’s a good point to remember: call it bounce instead out.
Then the husband moved on to interference issue. I felt that he’s picking bones among eggs. The ball is on our court .. !
In any case, time’s up.
More pix in the gallery.
Bounce instead out
Year end rating
YER for 2011 is out: Men and Women
There are few changes for our teammates: some went up and some gone down. Few are surprise thou. The better Irene led the team and got a sweep. I often questioned my position on the team -:). Sorry kids! Will someone step up?
From the scores, the two matches couldn’t have been more boring, unfortunately. I can’t image the strong team that have to face with such lopsided matches throughout the season.
1D 6-1, 5-2 (timed out)
2D 6-0, 6-2
3D 6-1, 6-0
Mixed Doubles PPR
The first match of 2012, I or my team suffered first wipe out during a regular season. Yap, we got swept, lost all three courts. I was sent off the court, thank lord on my own legs, as vs bicycle or bagels -:)
1D: 6:1, 6:1
2D: 6:4, 6:2
3D: 6:0, 6:4
Our opponents were bit late and the guy was just too good for us. He’s fast serve and his backhand was lethal. He did not hit hard at me at all when I was at the net – he did not need to. However the lopsided match was played under cold air, whenever I congratulated them on a good point, which was often, there was absolute no acknowledgment. This, does not happen often in the league play. After the match, I got to chat with the second team, the guy was gracious.
While looking for updating the score, I discovered this: I have a ranking of 34 in Mixed Doubles PPR.
·A motion was made to adopt a point per round ranking systems (PPR) for implementation in 2004.The motion was seconded and passed unanimously with one (1) abstention. The Chair will appoint a sub-committee with advisors which will recommend details for determination by the full Committee and after confirmation for presentation on the September Call.The Call item will be provided to the USTA by the Chair on or before June 1, 2003.
An unfair call
Islanders lost their game in over time to San Jose Sharks 2-3. The refs, four of them on the ice made a terrible call resulting the winning goal scored in the power ensuing play. During the game, the tv station showed Darius Kasparaitis among few players of 1993 team that’s being honored tonight. 1993 was the last great year Islanders had had – they almost made to the Stanley Cup playoff. We watched it in a bar in Newport (Rhode Island). They played well and beat Mario Lemieux and his Pittsburgh Penguins. Some accomplishment.
During the the game, the station [tv] showed few clips of Darius Kasparaitis beating Super Mario. When Mario got up on his feet, Darius threw more pouches at him. Mario is a good head taller than Darius. I had to laugh. Darius was a good player but he was mostly known for his fight, a goon who shadowed Mario. Even in the fight, and was pushed down on the ice, Mario didn’t loss his cool and didn’t return a single pouch. The divider separate a great player from good player?
Golfer is pretty mad at the lose, said he’s too upset to eat when I offered him a cake.
Warm water for the cold day
The riveting picture of Alex Meyer with a long trail in the Walden Pond, left me in his wake. Making sense or too Chinglish? In any case, I was inspired and made to the pool yesterday. Finally.
Nothing has changed since my last outing, except, my arm hurt and my timing was terrible. I actually felt very light upon entering the water and got to a good start. However, my arm wasn’t cooperating. I’ve been playing tennis non-stop with the sore arm, hopefully, it would and could cope with tennis for the near future.
The water temperature in the pool was bit high and the shower water [there are only on button at showers; temp is fixed] was warmer than usual. For the first cold day of the autumn, it was welcoming thou.
Finishing the day with two sets 6-3 and 6-7 plus a 10-point super tie break [11] at Bay Terrace in the night. I was pretty popped.
Foot fault
2011 Friend at Court, page 62:
23. Foot faults. The receiver or receiver’s partner may call foot faults only after the server has been warned at least once and the request for an official has failed. This call should be made only when the receiver or receiver’s partner is absolutely certain and the foot faulting is so flagrant as to be clearly perceptible from the receiver’s side. The plea that a server should not be penalized because the server only touched the line and did not rush the net is not acceptable. Habitual foot faulting, whether intentional or careless, is just as surely cheating as is making a deliberate bad line call.
2011 Friend At Court Book
324 pages tome of rules! Do we weekend hackers need it? It sells for US$6.95, Sale Price: $4.99. Please call (800) 677-0275 for a quantity discount on orders of 10 or more.
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2011 Friend at Court Book
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The USTA Handbook for Tennis Officials, Tournament Administrators, and Players is an indispensable book that addresses just about every possible situation that can arise on a tennis court. Friend at Court includes:
- The Official 2011 ITF Rules of Tennis
- ITF Cases and Decisions
- USTA Comments on the ITF Rules of Tennis
- The Code: The Players’ Guide for Unofficiated Matches
- USTA Tournament Regulations & Officiating Regulations
- Friend at Court Comments on USTA Regulations
- The Intercollegiate Tennis Association Rules, Regulations, and Tournament Procedures
- USTA Emergency Care Guidelines
- Glossary of Tennis Terms
- Pages: 306
Updated from 2010, the 2011 Rules of Tennis and 2011 Friend at Court contain updates pertaining to:
- 10 and under competition play
- Wheelchair tennis rules
- Call-making procedures
- Withdrawal Procedures
- Requesting officials during play procedures
- And more
From Walden Pond to the Olympics
Alex Trautwig for The New York Times
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Swimming anyone??? Swimmer [Alex Meyer] Thrives in Open Water. Such beautiful picture. It’s on the front page of the New York Times Sports, horizontally displayed. I remembered reading Fran Crippen‘s tragedy during a 10-kilometer race contested in the United Arab Emirates last year.
I haven’t hit the pool in a few months. My heart aches for it. Last time when I was out on the Long Island Sound, my first instinct was jump in [to the water]. When I saw someone water skiing, I simply drooled. It’s a torture to watch.
I got to find some time to swim!
2012 matches
The 2012 Manh
the new Head, 10/21/2011
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Date weekday time, Location; Home Team-Opp Team
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- 13 Nov Sun 7:30, RIRC; Dawes: 0-3
- 29-Nov Tue 8:00pm, Westside; Rosenberg: 3-0
- 4-Dec Sun 6:00pm, Roosevelt Island; Hartley/Huang: 2-1
- 8-Dec Thu 8:30pm, Westside; Coe/Ghosh: 3-0
- 15-Dec Thu 8:00pm, Westside; Linderman: 2-1
- 3-Jan Tue 9:30pm Roosevelt Island; Kende/Vogt: 0.5-2.5
- 18-Jan Wed 9:30pm, Roosevelt Island; McConway/Cossa: 3-0
- 31-Jan Tue 9:00pm, CityView; Seltzer: 1.5-1.5
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Flight playoff between top four teams; 1st place team plays 4th place team; 2nd place team plays 3rd place team; winners advance to semi-final where 1st place team plays 2nd place team in other division. Those winners play off for district championship; winner advances to regional championship. Flight playoff dates are February 7 & 8. As an extension to the local season, teams will be responsible for court cost by paying additional match fees.
- Flight Playoff: Westside, Feb 7, 8pm Div I vs Kende/Vogt; quarter final – one round (Feb 8 for Div II) – court fees are required
- District Championship: NTC, Mar 3 Semi and Final (possible two rounds)
- Regional (Metro) Championship: NTC, May
- Eastern Section Championship: Schenectady, (June, first Fri-Sun)
- National Championship:
