ssgator80 compared me to the Club Pusher last night!

[mikeler]

I told him it was a compliment.

How would you respond to such blasphemy?

[sphinx780]

I can only suggest the cheap shot short joke.

It's hard for me to suggest that you continue a style that requires you to 'be patient' or to 'put balls in play' as neither are in my skill set.

[mikeler]

Originally Posted by sphinx780

I can only suggest the cheap shot short joke.

It's hard for me to suggest that you continue a style that requires you to 'be patient' or to 'put balls in play' as neither are in my skill set.

Maybe I need that spare set of Maxim Touch 16 to add some power to my game.

I was hitting hard serves, that should count for something.

[bad_call]

^ could it be that the Exo you're using produces a somewhat "fluffy" ball?

[mikeler]

Originally Posted by bad_call

^ could it be that the Exo you're using produces a somewhat "fluffy" ball?

It does make me go for less winners.

[goran_ace]

Let the scoreboard do the talking.

[mikeler]

Originally Posted by goran_ace

Let the scoreboard do the talking.

I should have added that as an option.

[JoeR]

Originally Posted by goran_ace

Let the scoreboard do the talking.

Definitely this.

If they can't grind you down... more power to you.

[dr325i]

OP: I have heard similar about you from different people

Why don't you post a video of you playing so that we can judge?
BTW, your response is not bad, nothing wrong with being a pusher if all you care is the end score...

[mikeler]

Originally Posted by dr325i

OP: I have heard similar about you from different people

Why don't you post a video of you playing so that we can judge?
BTW, your response is not bad, nothing wrong with being a pusher if all you care is the end score...

And who else might that be?

Something with the Exo Tour just makes me want to grind matches out versus blasting winners.

[Chace]

If it's getting you the W's and you like that style of play then I say stick with it.

[mikeler]

I prefer this description from Kaptain Karl's 6 playing styles described sticky:

4 a. - Spin Doctor players are the highest developed of the Junk Ballers. They stroke the ball with pace (when they wish) but also with crazy slices, side spins, topspins and some spins we don’t yet have names for. Spin Doctors keep you off-balance, wrong footed and clumsily compensating for their shots by altering your own strokes. They are serious threats to both players who Attack the Net and Baseliners.

Most players would rather have a root canal than play these guys. Their tennis seems as much “psychological warfare” as it is “real tennis” competition. While Spin Doctors’ opponents frequently “lose their cool” during matches, the Doctors themselves tend to be some of the most unflappable players you will encounter.

[sphinx780]

Originally Posted by mikeler

I prefer this description from Kaptain Karl's 6 playing styles described sticky:

4 a. - Spin Doctor players are the highest developed of the Junk Ballers. They stroke the ball with pace (when they wish) but also with crazy slices, side spins, topspins and some spins we don’t yet have names for. Spin Doctors keep you off-balance, wrong footed and clumsily compensating for their shots by altering your own strokes. They are serious threats to both players who Attack the Net and Baseliners.

Most players would rather have a root canal than play these guys. Their tennis seems as much “psychological warfare” as it is “real tennis” competition. While Spin Doctors’ opponents frequently “lose their cool” during matches, the Doctors themselves tend to be some of the most unflappable players you will encounter.

Fabrice! Glad to see you on ttw


Imho, it takes a skilled player to execute that consistently and effectively at 4.5+

[dgoran]

Originally Posted by mikeler

I told him it was a compliment.

How would you respond to such blasphemy?

Help me out over here. I was always under the impression that you are basically grinder/pusher and proud of it. Is that not the case? Your post sounds like you are ever so mildly offended I can't tell if you are mad sad or joking in this post?

Who won btw from seeing gator play around the tournaments he does struggle with pushers/grinders.

[mikeler]

Originally Posted by dgoran

Help me out over here. I was always under the impression that you are basically grinder/pusher and proud of it. Is that not the case? Your post sounds like you are ever so mildly offended I can't tell if you are mad sad or joking in this post?

Who won btw from seeing gator play around the tournaments he does struggle with pushers/grinders.

The thread is purely a joke. The worst part of this thread is that I lost to the bonafide club pusher yesterday.

[jtrain_36]

Call for random lets. Let's be honest, it's an effective strategy

And a great way to go for a golden set I might add!

[Chris De Tone]

Look, I haven't ever seen you play, so I don't know. But, if a particular style works for you against a particular opponent, don't let their words change you. Let them adjust...

[mikeler]

Originally Posted by Chris De Tone

Look, I haven't ever seen you play, so I don't know. But, if a particular style works for you against a particular opponent, don't let their words change you. Let them adjust...

Totally agree.

[ssgator80]

I think you should keep on pushing. Hit the damn ball like a man! Funny - I was watching tennis this afternoon and they were hitting from behind the baseline. That is where tennis is played - not six feet in. I dont even know how to practice that shot.

[mikeler]

Originally Posted by ssgator80

I think you should keep on pushing. Hit the damn ball like a man! Funny - I was watching tennis this afternoon and they were hitting from behind the baseline. That is where tennis is played - not six feet in. I dont even know how to practice that shot.

About time you jumped in here! I think the certified pusher is lobbing even more during rallies.