1st League match after nearly 20 years gap !!!

[Draycott old man]

I finally had the strength to play a league match after years of being mentally unable to cope,i got through the night and managed to stay calm even though I was struggling so much !! After my 3rd match the relief was amazing 🤩 but I also felt so proud I did it as I really didn't think I would play a league game ever again! Forgot to say I managed to win all 3 and won our doubles an amazing night around!!! Just hope I can finally relax and enjoy my table tennis

 

[Tyce]

congratulations on overcoming a mental hurdle! And big props for sharing, too.

 

[Lazer]

Good job 👏
keep it up 👍

Cheers
L-zr

 

[d3nium]

Nice one mate. Is Dawn still playing?

 

[Draycott old man]

Yes I'm in Dawn's team she is recovering after a operation!! She was there last night for moral support bless her !! She has been such a help in me getting back playing again!!!

 

[lightspin]

One thing to try to help you enjoy things is not to think about winning or losing. Just try to play as many league matches as possible. Your focus isn't about the win, it is about the volume of play. Try to play as much as possible, then the more you play the more you will naturally improve. If for example you play 20 matches, don't think of it as 19-1 or 15-5 or 3-17 in wins vs loses. You played 20 matches which is awesome. Just be happy you played 20 matches and then next year try to play more matches.

 

[Draycott old man]

One thing to try to help you enjoy things is not to think about winning or losing. Just try to play as many league matches as possible. Your focus isn't about the win, it is about the volume of play. Try to play as much as possible, then the more you play the more you will naturally improve. If for example you play 20 matches, don't think of it as 19-1 or 15-5 or 3-17 in wins vs loses. You played 20 matches which is awesome. Just be happy you played 20 matches and then next year try to play more matches.

Thanks lightspin I'm really trying to not to worry about the results, just enjoy it weather I win or lose !!

 

[Tinykin]

Speaking as a fellow old person, the best thing is to get rid of those pimples and slap Z03 on both sides of that wonderful 1xply of yours. Your subsequent matches will consist of you fighting to control that beast more than concentrating on match tactics and the focus necessary thereon . In this way, you get rid of all those depressing worries of actually trying to win matches.
Forget the results and Enjoy the process, my friend

 

[Draycott old man]

Speaking as a fellow old person, the best thing is to get rid of those pimples and slap Z03 on both sides of that wonderful 1xply of yours. Your subsequent matches will consist of you fighting to control that beast more than concentrating on match tactics and the focus necessary thereon . In this way, you get rid of all those depressing worries of actually trying to win matches.
Forget the results and Enjoy the process, my friend

Tinykin I'll never leave the dark side lol 🤣 🤣 🤣 but I'm waiting for Christmas as I think Santa will hopefully leave a sheet of Z03 in my Christmas Stocking lol 🤣 🤣 🤣

 

[Draycott old man]

I finally had the strength to play a league match after years of being mentally unable to cope,i got through the night and managed to stay calm even though I was struggling so much !! After my 3rd match the relief was amazing 🤩 but I also felt so proud I did it as I really didn't think I would play a league game ever again! Forgot to say I managed to win all 3 and won our doubles an amazing night around!!! Just hope I can finally relax and enjoy my table tennis

Thanks for all the likes!! It's really appreciated!!!

 

[Wrighty67]

Congratulations, awesome result and sounds like you enjoyed it.