Search results

Thanks. Good idea. I recognized this a while back and suggested we play points/sets for the exact reason you mentioned. The only problem is I usually do organized match play at least twice a week, so I actually need some practice time.

Velvet: You are correct. Probably time to find new hitting partners. Sureshs: My guys don't get the message. They repeatedly attempt winners on balls I intentionally hit to them in an effort to keep the ball in play. Sometimes they even pump their fist and yell "come on!" Lol.

Have already done that several times. He is either unwilling (most likely) or unable to do so. I can only guess he is very stubborn, one-dimensional, and ultra competitive. I actually have found advanced women make better hitting partners. They are usually more consistent and will not...

I guess I can try hitting winners early on and see if the practice session is more worthwhile.

Not a pusher. The username is kind of an inside joke - a pusher with a 5.5 rating.

How realistic is it to find a practice partner that actually wants to hit a lot of balls and keep the ball in play? Most practice partners I encounter will purposely attempt to hit an immediate winner on the 2nd or 3rd shot. Same thing at the net - the guy immediately goes for a passing shot...