It is always good to know someone has watched the videos as it literally took me 24 hr non stop to upload them, due to how slow internet is here.
You mentioned that before and i neglected to mention then, wow at slooooow internet. THANK YOU FOR POSTING YOUR VIDEOS THEN!!
I always watch your videos! I watch because you provide a model for me ... it's one thing to be coached by NextLevel and Der_Echte, both SH, but it's another thing to actually watch a PH do the things I'm focusing on. And you do those things so well - relaxed and with ease! I still rush occasionally.
Yeah the injury on my index finger is bad. It is still swollen and I have deep pain still. I made so many unforced error it was painful to watch the video.
Speedy and healthy recovery again!
I haven't played you so maybe your level is higher than mine
You are more consistent with the serve and 3rd ball loop than i am, you are at least 2 levels if not 3 above me. I still struggle with consistency in my regular game as well as being consistent with the looping, serve/3rd ball loop. Plus you got that automatic RPB!
I look forward to playing you one day! Thank you si-hing!
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Hmmm... thought i posted my report of Weds night... looks like i didn't.
Weds
A gentleman i've hit/played with before joined me on an open table. He is consistent in his game. My game is still in flux as i've been focusing on adjusting to new racket as well as trying to improve my loop and serves. i may be his level or give or take 1 level.
Started with my gameplan of only:
1) short pendulum motion
2) down/sidedown serves various placement
3) looking for 3rd ball controlled loop
No video. Lost 2 straight fairly easily ... LOL. Then I kind of broke my promise to myself of only sticking to my gameplan... last week I played a 2000 player and stuck to the gameplan... he was not playing at his true level though. I would not play my regular game as generally would not have a chance to win the match.
So after losing 2 straight, i decided to mix in my regular game... rationalizing it as if i lose the 3rd game, i would have to wait for another table ... since i'm on this table already, i may as well try to stretch out my playing time ... i didn't care if i win or lose vs him, although, i think he thinks he is better than many players including me. (Our history: played him my first time ever, i was super tired, i lost 2 straight easily and called it a night apologizing to him for not finishing the match. 2nd time, i beat him 3-1 or 3-0. 3rd time, he didn't remember playing me before. He beat me 3-1 or 3-2.)
Playing my regular game of serve rocket serves, sidetop, block/punch and smash, and mixing in the slow 3rd ball controlled loop, i took the next 3 games to win the match. I was a little winded when he asked for an immediate rematch. No one else on the table, gives me a chance to work on the gameplan again, so we immediatedly started our 2nd match. He won 3 straight but close games. I got to work some of the gameplan but still need a lot of work on it.
Took a break and then I hit with K for 15 mins next. Although i jokingly call him my arch-nemesis, he is a good steady practice partner and has been giving me pointers (for me they are reminders as NextLevel and Der_Echte helped me with the same things K says ... LOL at my old man memory)
K took a break and told me to hit with T. T is probably the 3rd oldest player in our club, late 70's. Very experienced, gentleman who gives pointers when he sees his partners need help. He gave me a few pointers too. So much in my head, so much to work on lol
Thanked both K and T for their time and help and called it a night.
