Frustration playing a long pimples pips player

Tinykin said:

Picture this. You are playing against a top player. You are holding your own in the game. Then there are 4 points in succession like this......

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I like the toss of the serve at 0:51.

Man if i could clip the net every single point in the damn game id be beating ma long

Technically point #2 is not LP-specific, it's a nice short double-bounce block, and it was done to me quite a few times by double inverted players with a nice touch.

The point #4 is a well-placed edge ball off the topspin by your opponent, so no need to blame LP either

But yeah, you are keeping your composure remarkably well, nicely done!

As yes. Mid '90s, Akron, Ohio tt club. See it in my dreams. Repasy (1900+) vs. Podis (1750 and some change). Repasy serves backhand side top into Podis' Phantom 0012 long pips. Maybe not such a good idea. Gets back a tt Hoyt Wilhelm wobbler to his backhand side.

What does Repasy do? Steps around his backhand and lets loose an el humongo Surbek forehand spin power gloop (speed glued loop) straight back to Repasy's backhand side but short, short.

Repasy has but one response. This time it costs him. Ball lands too short. Almost a semi drop shot. He tries another spin power gloop from his heels but racket hits table edge near throat and busts in two. Stone bummer.

The good news: Repasy has a spare racket, decides sensibly to go mostly to Podis' wide forehand, and wins match anyway despite Podis' treacherous pips.

Out of curiosity: green tables + green floor + green barriers, not an issue for players? At least walls are not green and opponent is kind enough not to wear green shirt...

Was that serve toss near the end legal?

The pips player seems crazy intense though. Hyper focused and very aggressive. Love the intensity.