I'm a 4.5 and occasionally (maybe two or three times a month) play social doubles night at my club, as its sometimes hard to line up players at my skill level to play on my schedule. This doubles night is fairly low level hit and giggle doubles, and no harm done, it can be fun to work on some things in my game.
The problem is now when i show up to my club hoping to run into a few guys at my level and pick up a hitting session (which happens sometimes)...instead I see guys from the social doubles night and they usually ask to hit with me, but they are pretty bad. Also, the courts are indoor and cost money by the hour. I would rather just work out.
I know when I want to play someone above my skill level I usually have to either play a tourney or pay a pro for an hour.
How do I turn these guys down and be friendly about it, they are usually pretty nice guys (and sometimes ladies), but its a waste of time and money to play with them.
Sorry if this comes across as arrogant, it's not meant that way, I'm looking for a tactful way to do it, they are smart enough to know I'm there looking for a game.
The problem is now when i show up to my club hoping to run into a few guys at my level and pick up a hitting session (which happens sometimes)...instead I see guys from the social doubles night and they usually ask to hit with me, but they are pretty bad. Also, the courts are indoor and cost money by the hour. I would rather just work out.
I know when I want to play someone above my skill level I usually have to either play a tourney or pay a pro for an hour.
How do I turn these guys down and be friendly about it, they are usually pretty nice guys (and sometimes ladies), but its a waste of time and money to play with them.
Sorry if this comes across as arrogant, it's not meant that way, I'm looking for a tactful way to do it, they are smart enough to know I'm there looking for a game.