Any tennis players here?

[realityhack]

What a sporty day we're having here today.

[Xenophon]

What a sporty day we're having here today.

Indeed. We even have a thread on Tiddlywinks...

[realityhack]

Well tonight was interesting.

In actually trying to use the correct grip, be savvy with my footwork and use different shots, I was far worse today. Took a fair while to 'feel' the angles for a correct forehand using the right grip, and sent quite a few balls straight into the net.

When I did get it - and hit the ball correctly (maybe about 5% of the time), they sailed past my opponent at some speed, which was satisfying. Played about 1/2 an hr practice, one set (4-6) and another 1/2 hr practice. I'm beginning to suss the backhand volley and backhand backspin (whatever that's called) shot, but any attempt to put topspin on a forehand is sending the ball way out of court.

What made it even worse was the people in the neighbouring court, who were amazingly good - incredible play. Don't think I've seen people hit the ball that fast outside pro events before. Never mind!

I guess I have to get worse to get better - a matter of getting to grips with first principles.

Thanks for the advice today - it's an enjoyable learning curve.

RH

[Halo Jones]

the right grip in all "sports" is essential