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Hi guys. Im new to the site so hello to all of you. Looks like a great site with some great info and some very knowledgeable and enthusistic members. Hopefully then can provide me with some advice. Sorry but this post does go on a bit!
I have played TT since I was 14 (now 36), and with very very little coaching I have managed to work my way up to being a reasonable standard at local league level, but by no means a top local league player. From the age of 20 until present day I have predominently played in our league's top section, with occasional seasons in the 2nd division. My win/loss average in the top league would normally only be about 25%, but in the 2nd division I would average about 90%. There is a big difference in standard between the divisions!
We have a county ranking list and I am usually ranked around the 60 mark, out of about 500 players. If I was ranked in the ETTA rankings I would probably be around the 480 mark, based on the postions of other local league players that are on the ETTA list and my results againt them in our local league.
Four years ago I suffered a severe life threatening injury which stopped my playing for 2 years. It has taken a lot of rehab to overcome these injuries and also therapy to overcome the depression and PTSD I suffered. My physio and psychologist recommended I get back into playing TT to help my recovery and to help overcome the depression and I must say just being able to play again really did give me a massive boost on my road to recovery. Last year I returned to league play in our 2nd division and managed a win average of 60% (way down on normal but to be expected) as our team won promotion to the top division.
This season I am playing in the top divsion and despite still suffering from back pain, I am having my best season ever. I average 50% (compared to 25% normally) and I am now ranked at 40 in the county. I have put this improvement in perfromance down to the fact that I now play with a lot less fear than I used to. After almost dying and not being able to play for a couple of years I guess my outlook on the game changed.
Now that the end of the season is coming, I am thinking of doing some serious training and hiring a coach over the closed season (apppox 20 weeks) so that I can compete with some of the best players in our league. I have beat many players ranked above me locally but struggle against those in top 15 bracket. If I were to get just 4 hours 1 to 1 coaching a week, combined with a further 2 hours of open practice/practice matches, do you think that my game could improve those 2-3 points needed to be able to compete with the best locally? On top of this I am also doing pilates to help strengthen my core, and will be looking to work on strengthening my leg muscles as well. I think just by being physically fitter then I can add 1 or 2 points to my game. Prior to my accident I was a healthy 154 pounds but due to 2 years of inactivity I ballooned to 198 pounds. I am now back down to 176 pounds.
Obviously this is not cheap and will probably cost about £3000. Do you think it is worth the investment? Any advice appreciated!
Many thanks in advance.
I have played TT since I was 14 (now 36), and with very very little coaching I have managed to work my way up to being a reasonable standard at local league level, but by no means a top local league player. From the age of 20 until present day I have predominently played in our league's top section, with occasional seasons in the 2nd division. My win/loss average in the top league would normally only be about 25%, but in the 2nd division I would average about 90%. There is a big difference in standard between the divisions!
We have a county ranking list and I am usually ranked around the 60 mark, out of about 500 players. If I was ranked in the ETTA rankings I would probably be around the 480 mark, based on the postions of other local league players that are on the ETTA list and my results againt them in our local league.
Four years ago I suffered a severe life threatening injury which stopped my playing for 2 years. It has taken a lot of rehab to overcome these injuries and also therapy to overcome the depression and PTSD I suffered. My physio and psychologist recommended I get back into playing TT to help my recovery and to help overcome the depression and I must say just being able to play again really did give me a massive boost on my road to recovery. Last year I returned to league play in our 2nd division and managed a win average of 60% (way down on normal but to be expected) as our team won promotion to the top division.
This season I am playing in the top divsion and despite still suffering from back pain, I am having my best season ever. I average 50% (compared to 25% normally) and I am now ranked at 40 in the county. I have put this improvement in perfromance down to the fact that I now play with a lot less fear than I used to. After almost dying and not being able to play for a couple of years I guess my outlook on the game changed.
Now that the end of the season is coming, I am thinking of doing some serious training and hiring a coach over the closed season (apppox 20 weeks) so that I can compete with some of the best players in our league. I have beat many players ranked above me locally but struggle against those in top 15 bracket. If I were to get just 4 hours 1 to 1 coaching a week, combined with a further 2 hours of open practice/practice matches, do you think that my game could improve those 2-3 points needed to be able to compete with the best locally? On top of this I am also doing pilates to help strengthen my core, and will be looking to work on strengthening my leg muscles as well. I think just by being physically fitter then I can add 1 or 2 points to my game. Prior to my accident I was a healthy 154 pounds but due to 2 years of inactivity I ballooned to 198 pounds. I am now back down to 176 pounds.
Obviously this is not cheap and will probably cost about £3000. Do you think it is worth the investment? Any advice appreciated!
Many thanks in advance.
