Coach comes in and asks, what am I working on w/ the Slinger. I said “oh, my forehand and backhand, and serve … ” He then offers me a few pointers / tips for my forehand:
Think I’ll remember them all?
Today’s Slinger I practiced hitting forehands n backhands with a relatively straight arm, as extended as possible. I’m still getting used to it.
an awesome hand … should have bid to ask for kings
It’s an exceptional night of bridge for me: I made two grand slams, although unbid.
We played a total of 21 hands, with the same partner (Barb and I, v Joyce/Matt). Barb played 12, winning 6, and I played 5, and won 5. Host Matt played 1 and lost pretty badly.
The recap:
The second grand slam is worth considering / talking about: I’ve 4 aces, 25 hcp, 7 hearts. I bid first. My thinking goes: I’ve a game, so I bid 4♥️. But if I bid something less, I might have to stick with it. The 7♥️ gives me a way out. My partner has six clubs, including K.
Mark the guru said,
I would bid 4 clubs. This is “Gerber” asking for aces. You will get a response then of 4 diamonds from your partner, indicating none (you already have 4). Then bid 5 clubs to ask for kings. If your partner bids 5 diamonds, indicating none, I would then bid 5 hearts and stop. If your partner bids 5 hearts. Indicating one king, I would then bid 6 hears. If your partner bids 5 spades, indicating 2 kings, or 6 clubs, indicating 3 kings, I would bid 7 hearts.
I played well. Nearly all my forehand deep shots were in: Slinger helps.
It’s an esay win with the same gang, except this time is with Matt, vs Sandi and Joel. I’ve two doubles; the third set one game is on me: I failed to hold serve.
The left one is my wish … but once the ball is involved, I do the right one – the reality!
← dream v reality → 
I’m not sure if the left one is textbook right, but I like the look of it. Oh well, continue trying.
6-1, 6-0 and 6-1 第三局的1 是我输的[捂脸]
Ok dream and reality
1️⃣2️⃣ 是模拟 感觉好
3️⃣4️⃣ 是现实 好骨干
找个木板把手腕钉死不知有没有用[偷笑]
The more lessons and clinics I take, the more appreciation I’ve for the machine.
My forehand pulling back looks too high; the finish looks the same.
Today, I practice the fundmental strokes, forehand and backhand; also overheads.
Coach said, there is plenty of time to line up your shot. I heard this motto many times. Hopefully, it works for me from now on.
I was the only one at the clinic. So after a while, he served, and I returned.
A few forehand
A cloudy day, with the same gang.
I serve first and won it easily. Can’t say it’s a good serving day: still tray but no doubles. As usual, some of my serves have pops. My tosses are high and worked well for me.
5:1 what a win! The first goal here; and the Red Army made the playoffs, congratulations boys!
In this league, each of the 3 periods lasts only 12 minutes, NY generally 15, while the pro leagues 20 minutes. All went smoothly, except one collision.
The green Hornets team before them has a mom: way to go, lady!
This TGH site has a full bar Top Shelf Sports Lounge or Power Play Grill & Sports Bar (?), therefore imposing the beer captain system: within the team, players rotate as the buyer of the beer for that week. Usually 2-3 can per mate.
Dinner at Columbia is wonderful.
他们的比赛节次时间是12 分钟. 长岛15; 职业是20.
好久没来看家属的(红队). 他们之前的绿队有个中年女. 有段时间俺还真想过. 明智没染上这恶习. 虽然一般比滑雪近 但服装道具超多. 除了慢,俺看不出和职业队有啥不同 ok just kidding.
我戏称他们是四喜联盟: 因这个冰场规定 每个队的球员轮流做啤酒队长 负责买, 赛完喝.
– 打球
– 喝酒
– 聊吹
– 看球
队长70有加: 打的津津有味 带的有板有眼
不比真不知外面的世界
A gorgeous morning. It feels right from the get-go
However, my serve is entirely a different story.
Can’t get rid of waiter tray!
My forehand and backhand need to hit early, which is to hit on the rise.
My habit, however, is hitting when the ball is going down, which needs to be changed.
A comment to the following backhand video:
Correct: your grip and backswing is ok and you stepped into the ball ok (although the double hander can be played open stance with good hip rotation).
Could be better: with the time you had I would rather see you come another step forward and hit the ball on the rise or the top of the bounce. You lose a lot of power and spin by letting the ball drop.
You’re a touch slow to meet the ball and with an open face. You are giving away power with that swing. Most players with two handed backhands hit a lot of flat balls but just close the face a touch, hit a little earlier and you’ll find more power and more topspin to keep it in.
Otherwise, it’s a good backhand and I like your footwork.
