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Do/did you enjoy the matches you play? Did you enjoy the win?
I pulled out a win 6-0, 6-4 in a single, 40 and above 3.5 league I think. It was the first singles match I played since high school 40 years ago. I started with an ace down the T, hit freely and dominated the first set. Then struggled, missed shots and got behind 2-4 in the second set. Pushed myself to raise the level, super focus, played high percentage tennis (more defensively). Last point, approached hit a volley, and put away the second volley I played of the match. That last point felt so good, like I was saving the volley for the match point.
But I was a mess. Tried to eat, and the stomach almost cramped up for a few hours after. This was probably why I got burned out after one season of high school tennis though I was the winningest player of the team. Playing matches took a lot out of me. I am not sure I enjoy playing matches. It is almost like playing matches is more work than fun.
How do you enjoy the competition without becoming a wreck like me?
I pulled out a win 6-0, 6-4 in a single, 40 and above 3.5 league I think. It was the first singles match I played since high school 40 years ago. I started with an ace down the T, hit freely and dominated the first set. Then struggled, missed shots and got behind 2-4 in the second set. Pushed myself to raise the level, super focus, played high percentage tennis (more defensively). Last point, approached hit a volley, and put away the second volley I played of the match. That last point felt so good, like I was saving the volley for the match point.
But I was a mess. Tried to eat, and the stomach almost cramped up for a few hours after. This was probably why I got burned out after one season of high school tennis though I was the winningest player of the team. Playing matches took a lot out of me. I am not sure I enjoy playing matches. It is almost like playing matches is more work than fun.
How do you enjoy the competition without becoming a wreck like me?