Seniors lounge (over 50) come on in.

[sureshs]

I am currently at the podiatrist about to get my feet x-rayed. Never had my feet checked so I want to get them in shape, my toes are jacked. Have a hit set for this afternoon, tomorrow and Sunday. So nice to hit a lot again. Hopefully my body is ready.

@sureshs - I have a classic Craigslist story I'll post later.

I hope it is tennis related.

 

[navigator]

I hope it is tennis related.

I hope it is not. (Is that wrong?)

 

[sureshs]

I hope it is not. (Is that wrong?)

With norcal, there is no telling what the CL story will be.

 

[ByeByePoly]

I do this fairly often. Pretty much the same format. Warm-up, then each person just serves (and you play out the points) until they get tired of serving - generally around 10 minutes a clip. I don't keep track of the points at all. It's a great way to compel both parties to work just as hard as they would in a match and experiment a bit, but without any "score pressure" (I'm being somewhat facetious here - it's rec tennis so there shouldn't be any pressure anyway, but some people...). This is an especially good format when you're playing with someone who plays at a different level than you (higher or lower) or with someone who might be a bit "touchy" about playing an actual match.

Another similar format for three people (Canadian doubles is ridiculous and beneath comment). First two players are on the court, Player A serves two points, Player B serves two points, then Player C takes Player A's place and serves two points (to Player B), then Player A takes Player B's place and serves, etc. So, after the first rotation, each player is serving twice, receiving twice then sitting out two points, then repeating. You don't keep track of the score. I like the format because each player is only sitting out for two points at a time then s/he's back in. No other breaks. It can be pretty exhausting.

I might try that with 3 players. We end up with 3 p!ayers wanting to hit pretty often. When we have 4, we usually all play a set of singles, and then rotate (winner plays winner).

The one I would like to try with 3 players is tie breakers first to 4 win by 1. Winner stays on ... but rotates out after 2nd one regardless if he wins.

 

[sureshs]

I do this fairly often. Pretty much the same format. Warm-up, then each person just serves (and you play out the points) until they get tired of serving - generally around 10 minutes a clip. I don't keep track of the points at all. It's a great way to compel both parties to work just as hard as they would in a match and experiment a bit, but without any "score pressure" (I'm being somewhat facetious here - it's rec tennis so there shouldn't be any pressure anyway, but some people...). This is an especially good format when you're playing with someone who plays at a different level than you (higher or lower) or with someone who might be a bit "touchy" about playing an actual match.

Another similar format for three people (Canadian doubles is ridiculous and beneath comment). First two players are on the court, Player A serves two points, Player B serves two points, then Player C takes Player A's place and serves two points (to Player B), then Player A takes Player B's place and serves, etc. So, after the first rotation, each player is serving twice, receiving twice then sitting out two points, then repeating. You don't keep track of the score. I like the format because each player is only sitting out for two points at a time then s/he's back in. No other breaks. It can be pretty exhausting.

Canadian doubles provides singles AND doubles practice.

 

[ByeByePoly]

Canadian doubles provides singles AND doubles practice.

Not really. I have never liked it.

 

[sureshs]

Not really. I have never liked it.

It is not what you do when you can avoid it. But if there are 3 people, it makes sense.

 

[Pete Player]

Kees is showing bust in black in the Grammy Awards. Where am I supposed to stare?

#metoo


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[Pete Player]

I’m doing 4 service points sets with my lady friend, the Mrs (not my Mrs, but a companion, widow of a living like myself).

Serving deuce court, add court, deuce and add. And change the roles. Really good practice.

Sometimes we play a set or two in an hour, depending who’s sore.

I’ve got a friend with that ultimate winning attitude. If he’s not winning, it’s a bad outing. Not really nice in terms of playing, but since he’s one of the oldest friends, best friends of mine, I take on his wagers regularly.

Few days ago I told in public, that with the game I played in a tourney, I’d win him any time. And it was, as figured, oil into flames. - I would take that as a challenge, he replied!

My counter attack was: - You could, but woun’t. But he did.

And I won 6-4, 2-1 (time up). Not much comments on the game afterwards, as accustomed, when he is winning. [emoji123]


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[S&V-not_dead_yet]

Strange thing happened last night. There is this guy with whom I have hit a few times. He shows up on Craigslist asking for 4.0 players. Today I wanted to hit or practice serves but he insisted on a set. He has a pretty decent hard serve and excellent movement. I won 6-1. Then he grabbed his balls and walked out. After a few minutes, he realized he had left his bag on the bench and came to retrieve it. I thought he was sick. He goes: we will never meet again. I have a lot of thinking to do about my game. I do not enjoy playing with you. We shall not communicate again.

And he walked out again with his bag.

You must have burst his bubble. He thought he was at a certain level and you demonstrated he wasn't even close.

Sounds like the way the pusher-haters respond to pushers [not saying you're a pusher].

 

[S&V-not_dead_yet]

It is coincidental that you mention it. Several years ago, I ran into a guy who said he wanted to play singles because he did not like doubles. He made me play a set, and somehow I won 6-3. He said nothing. When I called him again, he said he does not play singles as he likes doubles.

After that, I came up with my own tennis format. Warmup for 15 minutes. Then player starts serving, with regular serving rules, including only two serves. The point is played through. Player continues serving from the other court as if it is a game, but there is no game and there are no points. He does it as long as he wants to - stops when he feels the serve is grooved or he is tired. Other player does the same. Then they switch sides, and repeat this. Usually, about 10 minutes are left for an hour after this, and it is used for some cool down rallying. All the players I currently play with have agreed to this format. No one wins or loses. The continuous services help in experimenting with the serve without fear. The playing out of the points simulates a real game. The switching of sides requires adjusting to sun and wind.

That is what I suggested to this guy last night. He refused and said it is better to play a set with well-known rules instead of making up my own set of rules - he said it quite harshly, and I should have picked that up, but ignored it. Then he walks out after losing, in such as state of agitation that he remembered to gather his balls but forgot his bag.

I know someone like that: whenever things aren't near-perfect, it throws him off. Net height, birds singing too loudly, losing the 3rd ball in the bushes, etc. The guy doesn't deal well with reality.

 

[BounceHitBounceHit]

61, 5'11" 180lbs. Apart from the occasional club social, I only play singles against guys in the 3.5-4.0 range, ranging in age from early 30s through early 70s (he is a former 5.5). I play twice a week, and get around the court just fine - quicker than a lot of the younger guys.
My office is on the 7th floor, and I take the steps up and down at least once every day, sometimes as many as four times. Basically the only times I use the elevator is if I'm escorting a visitor up to our controlled access office, or if I have something heavy or bulky to bring up. Last year I used the elevator less than 20 times. I've raced the elevator up and down, and have occasionally beat it.
I mostly play indoors on hardcourt or in a bubble on hartru. I've never liked playing when it is hot (to me, anything above 80 F), and especially when it is hot and sunny. So, I won't be retiring to Florida, although there are a lot of other reasons why I wouldn't.

Welcome!!


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[BounceHitBounceHit]

Strange thing happened last night. There is this guy with whom I have hit a few times. He shows up on Craigslist asking for 4.0 players. Today I wanted to hit or practice serves but he insisted on a set. He has a pretty decent hard serve and excellent movement. I won 6-1. Then he grabbed his balls and walked out. After a few minutes, he realized he had left his bag on the bench and came to retrieve it. I thought he was sick. He goes: we will never meet again. I have a lot of thinking to do about my game. I do not enjoy playing with you. We shall not communicate again.

And he walked out again with his bag.

Competitive tennis brings out the worst (and sometimes best!) in people!!!! [emoji462] [emoji462][emoji471]


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[sureshs]

I know someone like that: whenever things aren't near-perfect, it throws him off. Net height, birds singing too loudly, losing the 3rd ball in the bushes, etc. The guy doesn't deal well with reality.

He was upset with one light not working (which he noticed after I pointed it out). He said he cannot play under such circumstances but that it was not the only reason.

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[S&V-not_dead_yet]

He was upset with one light not working (which he noticed after I pointed it out). He said he cannot play under such circumstances but that it was not the only reason.

The guy must be a joy to play with. There are only a million variables beyond anyone's control and he probably would object to 999,997 of them being out of whack.

 

[BounceHitBounceHit]

95% these days and loving life back on the court! [emoji106][emoji462][emoji106]


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[Pete Player]

Yet still very uncomfortable with my butt, the orthopedist told, there is no way, the fixed tendon could have ripped off again without really noticing it. This was my half year control and no further check ups required, if nothing extraordinary shouldn’t come up. The healing in other words has been succesfull inspite the discomfort from numbness and aches that I still have there.

The itchy burn is ”nothing to worry about”. But makes me cautious every time having to rush at the net or the corners. It’s not the first few steps, but slowing down, that bothers me. And not being able to sit straight or get down enough on low balls.

Anyway, tomorrow morning warm-up hit with a coach, getting my swing going and to adjust timing for late afternoon match in the Seniors Championships. Unlucky with the draws, 16:30 singles match and 18:00 doubles. Even worse is the fact, that would we win the doubles first round, the next match would be at 20:30. Some schedule...
That could spell 4 to 5.5 hrs of comp play on Friday. Very unlikely though. Really intresting to see, where I am at the moment with my game against the top half in my age group.

Many taking part have not played any matches before the tournament, and their rankings are not valid, yet game could be there. So it’s kind of hard to value the chances of proceeding in the draw. Also it would be, is unnecessary, cause I’m the under-dog anyhow.

Had to withdraw from another competition, cause of the draws. Somehow it feels unfair, that they put out the dates for tournament starting on Wednesday, but all the matches are played Friday - Sunday (32-draw). The first round could’ve been played as well Wed thru Fri. Most of the players taking part are not further than 100 km away and could have played evening session on weekdays. Ofcourse it’s another return drive added, but still.


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[ChaelAZ]

Have what has turned into a huge coaches clinic this weekend. Started as out head coach wanted to get some other high school coaches together to have a key note and just talk shop and share stuff, but the response was crazy. So a bunch of folks registered and my son was asked to be one of the couple demo students for the sessions. Should be a beautiful weekend too so excited for the sun, tennis and talk. Will see if I can get some video or such of any good demos.

The clinic was put on by the Arizona Tennis Coaches Assoc (ATCA) and it got a great response for a newer organization. Had about 70 attendees from all over the state come and attend workshops, as well as share their own experiences. Big theme overall for high school coaches and athletics overall is the move in education to remove physical fitness as a requirement through early education and make it only an elective for high school. There are such great benefits to student efficacy and mental attitudes when involved in sports and healthy activities, it was a dire conversation really.

Anyway, didn't get to shoot as much as I had hoped as I was watching my son was doing demos and I wanted to catch the sessions. Couple pics though...

 

[ChaelAZ]

Strange thing happened last night. There is this guy with whom I have hit a few times. He shows up on Craigslist asking for 4.0 players. Today I wanted to hit or practice serves but he insisted on a set. He has a pretty decent hard serve and excellent movement. I won 6-1. Then he grabbed his balls and walked out. After a few minutes, he realized he had left his bag on the bench and came to retrieve it. I thought he was sick. He goes: we will never meet again. I have a lot of thinking to do about my game. I do not enjoy playing with you. We shall not communicate again.

And he walked out again with his bag.

I have had a few situations like this. I am very active on Instagram for tennis and have had a lot of people traveling in state, or in states I am traveling to contact me for hits. Of course, they always ask my level of play and then (not surprisingly) some throw out some pretty high ratings. I take people at their word and just let them know where I am, but those few still wanted to hit/play. And yeah, their 'perceived' rating was a bit different than results who show. Only one guys was really upset about it and just kept mumbling about "not being a 4.0ish" (what I tell people) player. We finished, he grabbed his bag, said a quick 'see ya', and left. We had a match scheduled the next day since he was in for a week, but he no showed and never returned a message or call again. Then deleted me off his IG list.

 

[Pete Player]

I have had a few situations like this. I am very active on Instagram for tennis and have had a lot of people traveling in state, or in states I am traveling to contact me for hits. Of course, they always ask my level of play and then (not surprisingly) some throw out some pretty high ratings. I take people at their word and just let them know where I am, but those few still wanted to hit/play. And yeah, their 'perceived' rating was a bit different than results who show. Only one guys was really upset about it and just kept mumbling about "not being a 4.0ish" (what I tell people) player. We finished, he grabbed his bag, said a quick 'see ya', and left. We had a match scheduled the next day since he was in for a week, but he no showed and never returned a message or call again. Then deleted me off his IG list.

Pathetic. And taking the game too seriously, cannot handle the mental.


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[sureshs]

With norcal, there is no telling what the CL story will be.

norcal, what happened to the CL story?

 

[Rattler]

Pathetic. And taking the game too seriously, cannot handle the mental.


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Reminds me of the Rod Laver Quote, about the players who get frustrated are the ones who expect too much from their game.

 

[norcal]

norcal, what happened to the CL story?

Ahh, forgot. It's kinda funny, very bay area-ish.

Here's a cliffnotes version:

Several years ago I was working in the bay area and I placed an ad on craigslist for a 4.0 to 4.5 player looking to hit.

The German guy named Helmut answers the ad claiming to be a very good player and so he and I go hit. Helumt turned out to be a decent 3.5-ish player, very good forehand, very good movement, no backhand and forever slice serve. Not good enough to play sets but good enough to hit with.

Which was fine because he would pick me up from work at lunch and we would go hit. I would pretty much hit everything to his forehand and get a good workout.

Long story short, things start getting weird when I found out Helmut was part of some sort of sex group/cult. He was married to a man and a woman (but only married the man for immigration purposes) and told me they were planning on moving to the big Island of Hawaii to start a commune.

Got weirder when he started inviting me over to his place after tennis for a shower (after I told him I had a locker room at work), right after telling me about his sex life with his Iranian girlfriend, not to be confused with his husband or his wife. Oh yeah, after tennis he would roll up the windows of his Subaru because "Negar (the Iranian g/f) loves the smell of my sweat, it drives her crazy". It drove me crazy too, but not in a good way.

None of this weirdness really bothered me but what bothered me was that he started no-showing, saying he overslept. We generally would hit at 11:30 AM, apparently that was too early for him.

Anyways, he was traveling to Hawaii to work on the commune and he gave me the number of someone else he met on craigslist for tennis. He said he was reluctant to give me the number because he was afraid that the two of us would start hitting exclusively and shut him out. Well, that is exactly what happened and that's how I ended up hitting with the guy pictured above at the Oakland Hills tennis club.

Hopefully Helmut is happily living on the big Island having lots of sex and working on his lousy backhand.

 

[onehandbh]

Did Helmut ever try to touch your helmet?

Ahh, forgot. It's kinda funny, very bay area-ish.

Here's a cliffnotes version:

Several years ago I was working in the bay area and I placed an ad on craigslist for a 4.0 to 4.5 player looking to hit.

The German guy named Helmut answers the ad claiming to be a very good player and so he and I go hit. Helumt turned out to be a decent 3.5-ish player, very good forehand, very good movement, no backhand and forever slice serve. Not good enough to play sets but good enough to hit with.

Which was fine because he would pick me up from work at lunch and we would go hit. I would pretty much hit everything to his forehand and get a good workout.

Long story short, things start getting weird when I found out Helmut was part of some sort of sex group/cult. He was married to a man and a woman (but only married the man for immigration purposes) and told me they were planning on moving to the big Island of Hawaii to start a commune.

Got weirder when he started inviting me over to his place after tennis for a shower (after I told him I had a locker room at work), right after telling me about his sex life with his Iranian girlfriend, not to be confused with his husband or his wife. Oh yeah, after tennis he would roll up the windows of his Subaru because "Negar (the Iranian g/f) loves the smell of my sweat, it drives her crazy". It drove me crazy too, but not in a good way.

None of this weirdness really bothered me but what bothered me was that he started no-showing, saying he overslept. We generally would hit at 11:30 AM, apparently that was too early for him.

Anyways, he was traveling to Hawaii to work on the commune and he gave me the number of someone else he met on craigslist for tennis. He said he was reluctant to give me the number because he was afraid that the two of us would start hitting exclusively and shut him out. Well, that is exactly what happened and that's how I ended up hitting with the guy pictured above at the Oakland Hills tennis club.

Hopefully Helmut is happily living on the big Island having lots of sex and working on his lousy backhand.

 

[Pete Player]

Geez!

I had about, sort of same experience, when moved far north. As I rushed back from groceries without a bag in my lap. In my language, if mumbled, ”were you intrested in bromance” would’d really closely sound like ”where is the gym”.

I started explaining, how to get there and he got really embarraseed and articulated more clearly...

Never thought of having a side in me, but later started questioning, why he asked me in the first place. Probably been lurking new faces in the parking cellar of a mall and I fit the ”new” part. At least that’s what I’ve been telling myself.

Still, a try woun’t make a gay, would it...


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[sureshs]

Ahh, forgot. It's kinda funny, very bay area-ish.

Here's a cliffnotes version:

Several years ago I was working in the bay area and I placed an ad on craigslist for a 4.0 to 4.5 player looking to hit.

The German guy named Helmut answers the ad claiming to be a very good player and so he and I go hit. Helumt turned out to be a decent 3.5-ish player, very good forehand, very good movement, no backhand and forever slice serve. Not good enough to play sets but good enough to hit with.

Which was fine because he would pick me up from work at lunch and we would go hit. I would pretty much hit everything to his forehand and get a good workout.

Long story short, things start getting weird when I found out Helmut was part of some sort of sex group/cult. He was married to a man and a woman (but only married the man for immigration purposes) and told me they were planning on moving to the big Island of Hawaii to start a commune.

Got weirder when he started inviting me over to his place after tennis for a shower (after I told him I had a locker room at work), right after telling me about his sex life with his Iranian girlfriend, not to be confused with his husband or his wife. Oh yeah, after tennis he would roll up the windows of his Subaru because "Negar (the Iranian g/f) loves the smell of my sweat, it drives her crazy". It drove me crazy too, but not in a good way.

None of this weirdness really bothered me but what bothered me was that he started no-showing, saying he overslept. We generally would hit at 11:30 AM, apparently that was too early for him.

Anyways, he was traveling to Hawaii to work on the commune and he gave me the number of someone else he met on craigslist for tennis. He said he was reluctant to give me the number because he was afraid that the two of us would start hitting exclusively and shut him out. Well, that is exactly what happened and that's how I ended up hitting with the guy pictured above at the Oakland Hills tennis club.

Hopefully Helmut is happily living on the big Island having lots of sex and working on his lousy backhand.

I think I met him and his husband in the nude beach in Maui.

Seriously, I have come across two people who thought that the NTRP scale was 0 to 10 and rated themselves as 5 to indicate they were average players.

 

[sureshs]

Geez!

I had about, sort of same experience, when moved far north. As I rushed back from groceries without a bag in my lap. In my language, if mumbled, ”were you intrested in bromance” would’d really closely sound like ”where is the gym”.

I started explaining, how to get there and he got really embarraseed and articulated more clearly...

Never thought of having a side in me, but later started questioning, why he asked me in the first place. Probably been lurking new faces in the parking cellar of a mall and I fit the ”new” part. At least that’s what I’ve been telling myself.

Still, a try woun’t make a gay, would it...


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Knew someone in Washington DC who ran into a guy in a store who asked him how are things in your country and all that. Next day, a bouquet of flowers was delivered to his apartment.

 

[norcal]

@Pete Player - maybe you had the look of openness, maybe you had the look of someone who wouldn't beat the sh*t out of him for asking, who knows.
Once I was changing into my wetsuit at Fort Point in SF and a dude in a van pulled up and asked if I wanted to get high - which is a not so subtle euphemism for gay sex. I certainly wasn't offended by either offer (helmut or van guy), kinda nice to feel wanted lol.

It's pretty amazing how society has evolved; when I was in middle school, being gay (or the accusation of being gay) led to harassment, ostracization and sometimes beatings. Now, my daughter's Jr High has a Gay/Straight Alliance Club and several openly gay kids/couples. It's no big deal.

 

[norcal]

Back to the subject of tennis...I joined a 50+ 8.0 dubs league. I've really been enjoying dubs during my recovery and playing really well. Although most of my hitting sessions are 1 on 1 and I cover a lot of court, my legs hips/groin aren't ready for competitive singles sets yet.

Hit 4 times last week which was too much (3 singles workouts and 2.5 hours of dubs). I think 3 should be my max right now but the weather is so good and I have several people who want to hit so it's hard to say no. Good problem to have!

 

[Pete Player]

Hit 4 times last week which was too much (3 singles workouts and 2.5 hours of dubs). I think 3 should be my max right now but the weather is so good and I have several people who want to hit so it's hard to say no. Good problem to have!

Or maybe restrict the length of each outing?



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[Rattler]

Wow this thread took a weird turn...haha

I’m so out of it, if someone asked me if I wanted to get high, I’d assume it would be about smoking weed.

 

[onehandbh]

It depends on the town and part of the US you are in.

Some areas and groups are still very fearful/hateful/homophobic

How many openly gay MMA fighters are there?
In the NFL? NBA? ATP? figure skating?

@Pete Player - maybe you had the look of openness, maybe you had the look of someone who wouldn't beat the sh*t out of him for asking, who knows.
Once I was changing into my wetsuit at Fort Point in SF and a dude in a van pulled up and asked if I wanted to get high - which is a not so subtle euphemism for gay sex. I certainly wasn't offended by either offer (helmut or van guy), kinda nice to feel wanted lol.

It's pretty amazing how society has evolved; when I was in middle school, being gay (or the accusation of being gay) led to harassment, ostracization and sometimes beatings. Now, my daughter's Jr High has a Gay/Straight Alliance Club and several openly gay kids/couples. It's no big deal.

 

[TennisCJC]

Wow this thread took a weird turn...haha

I’m so out of it, if someone asked me if I wanted to get high, I’d assume it would be about smoking weed.

yea, I didn't know "high" was an invitation to gay sex either but I'm an old married guy.

 

[TennisCJC]

@Pete Player - maybe you had the look of openness, maybe you had the look of someone who wouldn't beat the sh*t out of him for asking, who knows.
Once I was changing into my wetsuit at Fort Point in SF and a dude in a van pulled up and asked if I wanted to get high - which is a not so subtle euphemism for gay sex. I certainly wasn't offended by either offer (helmut or van guy), kinda nice to feel wanted lol.

It's pretty amazing how society has evolved; when I was in middle school, being gay (or the accusation of being gay) led to harassment, ostracization and sometimes beatings. Now, my daughter's Jr High has a Gay/Straight Alliance Club and several openly gay kids/couples. It's no big deal.

Yea, I think it is great that society is changing but Margaret Court does not approve. If any of my grand children are gay, I would them to have the same legal rights and acceptance into society as straight people.

 

[Rattler]

yea, I didn't know "high" was an invitation to gay sex either but I'm an old married guy.

Me too

 

[ChaelAZ]

Honestly I though Nadal was gay for the longest time. I think Kyle Edmund is. Not that it matters. At out club, it has all kinds of folks.

 

[sureshs]

Honestly I though Nadal was gay for the longest time.

I never understood why. Can you pinpoint what exactly made you think that way? Was it the pics of him in a bathing suit hanging out with the guys or just repeated posts in TT by guys who were angry that he beat Federer?

 

[sureshs]

There is a guy posting almost everyday on CL now asking for people to play with. He says he is a 5.0 or 5.5. Do you really think a guy like that would need to post on CL every day to find a partner?

 

[ChaelAZ]

There is a guy posting almost everyday on CL now asking for people to play with. He says he is a 5.0 or 5.5. Do you really think a guy like that would need to post on CL every day to find a partner?

Does he also mention looking for a workout "buddy"?

 

[sureshs]

Does he also mention looking for a workout "buddy"?

No, but:

A little about me: I am a very outgoing educated working professional in my 30's
I would prefer to play with someone who has the skill/fitness level similar to or close to mine.
I am looking to play with guy or girl. I have no problem purchasing brand new tennis balls each time we play.

 

[comeback]

Does he also mention looking for a workout "buddy"?

 

[Pete Player]

Yeah, I don’t mind if someone is gay or not. If he’s nice guy, I’d go out and spend the evening with him. And defenately would never beat the crap out anybody for being the way he or she is.

Then again, I was close to beat myself in the butt at the Ntl Seniors Champs tonite. A summer house tennis ”player” had had an idea to attend the tourney. My word it is hard to come in terms with myself how to play such a crappy player. I say, I’m not a freaking 5.0, maybe not even a 4.5 by US standards, but I certainly can hit the ball. This guy just put his racket about, where the ball was coming and I don’t f•cking know, if it was a miracle or what, almost every time managed to hit a freaking rim-spin all over the place, but inside the court.

For a set and a half he was in my head, but managed to get over the choke and losing the first set and turned it to victory.

Will be meeting #4-seed tomorrow afternoon. Quite sure to lose, but woun’t give in or up before the last point is lost.
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[Pete Player]

I am quite certain, there is not any, at least not many sports, where a really crappy player can mess up your game as bad as in tennis.


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[S&V-not_dead_yet]

I am quite certain, there is not any, at least not many sports, where a really crappy player can mess up your game as bad as in tennis.
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It's a lot worse in contact sports...believe me.

 

[Pete Player]

Believe me...

Do you mean like boxing and karate (kumite) and alike?




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[S&V-not_dead_yet]

Do you mean like boxing and karate (kumite) and alike?

Any contact sport. Even basketball, which is theoretically not a contact sport, although anyone who has played enough has been elbowed in the face or rolled an ankle landing on someone whose foot shouldn't have been there.

At least in tennis the maniac is on the other side of the net [unless he's your doubles partner!].

 

[Pete Player]

Any contact sport. Even basketball, which is theoretically not a contact sport, although anyone who has played enough has been elbowed in the face or rolled an ankle landing on someone whose foot shouldn't have been there.

At least in tennis the maniac is on the other side of the net [unless he's your doubles partner!].

LoL!

Ice hockey, football (soccer) I know and some basketball, which are not really contact sports by the rules, yet you may tackle. The less skilled oftentimes brake the rules with or without intention, but in tennis it’s all within the rules.

Company leagues in football (soccer) are the worst. The unskilled have endless winning spirit and rush into situations without understanding how or what to do.


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[S&V-not_dead_yet]

The unskilled have endless winning spirit and rush into situations without understanding how or what to do.

"Fools rush in where angels fear to tread."

 

[TennisCJC]

No, but:

A little about me: I am a very outgoing educated working professional in my 30's
I would prefer to play with someone who has the skill/fitness level similar to or close to mine.
I am looking to play with guy or girl. I have no problem purchasing brand new tennis balls each time we play.

But do you like long walks on the beach and romantic comedies?

 

[onehandbh]

No, but:

A little about me: I am a very outgoing educated working professional in my 30's
I would prefer to play with someone who has the skill/fitness level similar to or close to mine.
I am looking to play with guy or girl. I have no problem purchasing brand new tennis balls each time we play.

That CL post sounds more like a dating profile than a request for people to play tennis with.