I never sit on change-overs.

[RyanRF]

I don't know what to make of this, but I never sit on change-overs.

I feel like sitting down allows my heart rate to drop too much, and then when I get up again I'm sluggish. I'd rather just pace back and forth on the baseline and keep my heart rate in controlled but active state.

Does this preference mean I'm in bad shape (unable to get heartrate back up again after resting)? Or is it just a preference? Generally I feel my speed and endurance on the court is above average compared to people my level.

It does feel a bit awkward to be pacing back and forth like a maniac while my opponent is sitting down chillin eating a banana.

 

[mixtape]

I TRY not to sit during changeovers. If my opponent sits, I normally just do some stretching and take some practice swings.

 

[Rosstour]

I don't know what to make of this, but I never sit on change-overs.

I feel like sitting down allows my heart rate to drop too much, and then when I get up again I'm sluggish. I'd rather just pace back and forth on the baseline and keep my heart rate in controlled but active state.

Does this preference mean I'm in bad shape (unable to get heartrate back up again after resting)? Or is it just a preference? Generally I feel my speed and endurance on the court is above average compared to people my level.

It does feel a bit awkward to be pacing back and forth like a maniac while my opponent is sitting down chillin eating a banana.

This is what we call a "humblebrag"

 

[socallefty]

If you are the only one doing this, it does seem abnormal. On the plus side, your opponent will think you are a maniac and everyone is intimidated by maniacs.

Do you get a lot of repeat matches in social play? Wondering if some players think it is too weird to deal with. I’ve seen players who don’t sit down, but come and stand by the benches, but no one who stays far away pacing.

 

[tennis3]

I put my bag on the bench to prevent my opponent from ever sitting during the match. We'd get along great.

 

[RyanRF]

This is what we call a "humblebrag"

Nah not trying to. I get totally gassed in my matches sometimes. It's just that sitting down to rest just seems to make it worse rather than better. After sitting a few mins all I want to do is go home shower and nap.

 

[10sbeast888]

there is a change over?

 

[RyanRF]

I put my bag on the bench to prevent my opponent from ever sitting during the match. We'd get along great.

Haha what a Chad move. Haven't tried that before.

 

[tennis3]

Haha what a Chad move.

My name is Bill

 

[Rosstour]

Nah not trying to. I get totally gassed in my matches sometimes. It's just that sitting down to rest just seems to make it worse rather than better. After sitting a few mins all I want to do is go home shower and nap.

That's relatable and yeah I do the same. I don't sit unless I'm exhausted. I'll drink lots of water but I'll keep moving. Sometimes I'll sit to change shirts

 

[Roforot]

I don't know what to make of this, but I never sit on change-overs.

I feel like sitting down allows my heart rate to drop too much, and then when I get up again I'm sluggish. I'd rather just pace back and forth on the baseline and keep my heart rate in controlled but active state.

Does this preference mean I'm in bad shape (unable to get heartrate back up again after resting)? Or is it just a preference? Generally I feel my speed and endurance on the court is above average compared to people my level.

It does feel a bit awkward to be pacing back and forth like a maniac while my opponent is sitting down chillin eating a banana.

I've come across some people who never sit. One said it's because they're up on their feet all the time at work so if they sit, then their body thinks it's time to rest.
Another guy always practices serves on changeovers. I think there may be a bit of ADHD, but practicing serves looks better than pacing back and forth.

 

[socallefty]

practices serves on changeovers.

Against the rules to practice with the match balls during a match.

 

[Roforot]

Against the rules to practice with the match balls during a match.

Interesting, is that league rule or part of ITF. I guess if I wanted, i could mess with him, but no for social I'll let it slide. But I need to know that rule! I guess you could use your practice balls during a changeover?

 

[Fintft]

I change wristbands, drink water, switch racquets. Don't really need to sit down( got endurance), but also court time is at a premium during the indoor season.

 

[Pass750]

I don’t sit, I take a quick hit of water and move to the baseline. I don’t rush my opponent though.

 

[nyta2]

Against the rules to practice with the match balls during a match.

Hehe I do that all the time when playing stallers …. Didn’t know it was against the rules… on the flip side, stallers IMO are breaking the rules, so it’s a wash

 

[nyta2]

I don't know what to make of this, but I never sit on change-overs.

I feel like sitting down allows my heart rate to drop too much, and then when I get up again I'm sluggish. I'd rather just pace back and forth on the baseline and keep my heart rate in controlled but active state.

Does this preference mean I'm in bad shape (unable to get heartrate back up again after resting)? Or is it just a preference? Generally I feel my speed and endurance on the court is above average compared to people my level.

It does feel a bit awkward to be pacing back and forth like a maniac while my opponent is sitting down chillin eating a banana.

I used to not sit during changeovers (unless hot)… but nowadays I force myself to sit for at least 60 sec to take a sip (whereas before I’d drink only when thirsty, which is too late), and to think reflect on the last 2 games and think about what I’m doing well to him and what he’s doing well to me…. I tend not to do this when I’m on the baseline waiting (I’m usually just focusing on return or serve)…

Also some folks will intentionally play the stalling game, especially if I’m fast on changeovers.

That said, at most public courts I play there are no benches,… and when playing indoors we’re on the clock, so also tend not to sit

 

[socallefty]

Also some folks will intentionally play the stalling game

Have some sympathy for the stallers whose lungs were affected by long COVID - older guys like me.

 

[Chas Tennis]

I don't know what to make of this, but I never sit on change-overs.

I feel like sitting down allows my heart rate to drop too much, and then when I get up again I'm sluggish. I'd rather just pace back and forth on the baseline and keep my heart rate in controlled but active state.

Does this preference mean I'm in bad shape (unable to get heartrate back up again after resting)? Or is it just a preference? Generally I feel my speed and endurance on the court is above average compared to people my level.

It does feel a bit awkward to be pacing back and forth like a maniac while my opponent is sitting down chillin eating a banana.

The rules of tennis specify 90 seconds rest, I believe. Rules set a reasonable rest period so that players don't argue over things.

 

[tennis3]

Rules set a reasonable rest period so that players don't argure over things.

No they don't. You're wrong, wrong, wrong.

 

[ichaseballs]

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[ChaelAZ]

I am older and overweight.
I would sit between serves on court if I could.

 

[sureshs]

I don't sit on changeovers because I play only 1 set max, singles or doubles.

 

[baselinespinner]

I am older and overweight.
I would sit between serves on court if I could.

When I was just starting out I played a guy with that description. It was an official match. He sat between serves, and I was too ignorant (or too sensitive to hurt his feelings lol) to call violation. I lost the match.

 

[ChaelAZ]

When I was just starting out I played a guy with that description. It was an official match. He sat between serves, and I was too ignorant (or too sensitive to hurt his feelings lol) to call violation. I lost the match.

Never underestimate old fat guy gamesmanship.

 

[MGArchitect]

I used to not sit either, but in my old 45+ age I have learned that sitting, and especially in a chair with a back to be pretty helpful by the end of the match.

 

[LuckyR]

Nah not trying to. I get totally gassed in my matches sometimes. It's just that sitting down to rest just seems to make it worse rather than better. After sitting a few mins all I want to do is go home shower and nap.

You don't have to get up if you never sat down.

 

[Chas Tennis]

No they don't. You're wrong, wrong, wrong.

What are the current rules for

1) ATP matches?
2) USTA matches?

It is good to have rules just to stop disagreements over what people think the rules are. Best that all quote the rules.

In the USTA (I last played 10 years ago) there were local league rules, some general tennis rules from the ITF and some USTA rules. There were lots of arguments and displays of confidence - but almost no one could quote any of the rules.

I can't quote the present rules. What are they?

Keep in mind that the TV commentators have steadily pushed for moving pro tennis along faster, including with the serve clock. But TV commentator's preferences have no relevance for rec tennis.

Average age in my retirement community is 78. Some don't want to sit. Some want to. Some have health problems, some don't. It seems that with the average age, sitting would be acceptable to all, but not so.

I have played a lot of tennis in the last 55 years, and this is my first encounter with players that don't want to sit at changeovers. They bicker about it often.

I vote for a 90 second rest at changeovers. Seems about right to me. My blood oxygen meter shows that 90 seconds rest can lower heart rate and raise blood oxygen back up. My legs work better and last longer if I rest them after several minutes of doubles.

Some players complain that they cool down if they sit. They don't have to sit, they can keep moving during a 90 second changeover?

The blood oxygen meter is very useful and only costs about $30.

 

[sureshs]

Average age in my retirement community is 78. Some don't want to sit. Some want to.

Beware that several of them who sit may never get up again.

 

[tlm]

I don't know what to make of this, but I never sit on change-overs.

I feel like sitting down allows my heart rate to drop too much, and then when I get up again I'm sluggish. I'd rather just pace back and forth on the baseline and keep my heart rate in controlled but active state.

Does this preference mean I'm in bad shape (unable to get heartrate back up again after resting)? Or is it just a preference? Generally I feel my speed and endurance on the court is above average compared to people my level.

It does feel a bit awkward to be pacing back and forth like a maniac while my opponent is sitting down chillin eating a banana.

I don’t either but who cares?

 

[Chas Tennis]

Noticed that one of those that does not want to sit -

1) Does not cover a shot more than 2 steps away. (he's running less than average)

2) Ends playing after 1.5 hours of our 2 hour doubles secession. (he's playing less time than average)

He represents some that don't want to sit during changeovers, because they do less than average during play.

I always want to play 2 hours.

With changeover rests my legs last longer.

 

[dyslexical-scope]

The real question is do you yap during changeovers or are you locked in and silent during the changeover. Me personally I'm a yapper.

 

[sureshs]

Has anyone sh*t on a changeover? One of my doubles partners ran off during a changeover and was not seen for half an hour. Later he clarified that he had had lunch at a Chinese place called Spicy King.

 

[AlexKangaroo]

Tournament tennis? I will sit the maximum time and give myself the best chance of recovering during a tough match. Shot quality matters and you need to be fresh for those. There is no reward for being the coolest endurance guy on the court. Multiple matches in one day and the weekend will take a toll on your body, if you don't give it time to recover between changes.

Box Ladder 1 hour match for my local league? Yeah I can see the reason why you want to keep yourself fresh and only do a quick rest.

I think for OP you should start trying to sit between the changes. After the rest you can quickly try and get your legs back to sharp movement.

 

[AlexKangaroo]

The real question is do you yap during changeovers or are you locked in and silent during the changeover. Me personally I'm a yapper.

100% a silent person. I don't dislike yappers, but most of the time I will just give some one word responses back to them . I also noticed that the opponents yapping decreases, if I myself am in comfortable lead and am crushing the match .