Wednesday, May 17, 2017 (Court Day #26)
Work went off the rails as there was a big accident on Highway 1 the main freeway between the south end of the county—where some of our staff lives—and the north end of the county—where our family business is! Four of our staff were going to be late to work. So into work I went. By the time all the staff arrived, I went home, I changed and got to Derby Park, it was 10 a.m. I’d missed an hour of play, but that’s the way the ball bounces—or doesn’t—sometimes!
As with any new activity, there are climbs and plateaus and perceived regressions. Right now, I feel as though I my game has plateaued. I don’t think I’ve regressed, but I don’t feel like I’m improving. Maybe I am. Maybe I’m not. But it feels like I’m not. Jerry Louis’ class next month can’t come fast enough. I keep talking about drills, but I’ve yet to make that happen.
Oh, my foot. It’s still bothering me sometimes, but most of the time, I don’t even notice it anymore.
Joyce made a pertinent comment as my partner: “If you are going to poach, make sure it’s a winner.” In other words, don’t screw things up for your partner and accidentally end up in a worse situation when you poach!
I videoed a few games from the side of the court instead of behind the court. I much prefer this view. It’s much easier to tell what’s going on since bodies generally don’t block the action. Like so:
I did send back the Akaso camera this afternoon, however. I couldn’t get the remote control to work even with a new battery and so they said to send it back for a replacement. With shipping cross-country and all, I expect it to be at least 2-3 weeks before I get one back in my hands. I have to say, I do really like the far crisper image over our old GoPro Hero camera.
I could go on about how I’m currently unhappy with my play—such as hitting several service returns into the net or deep out of the court—but here’s a photo after a passing shot I hit perfectly between my opponents—and about 4 inches beyond the baseline:
And they call football “the game of inches”!
Number of days on a court: 26
Number of total hours: 75
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Needed That
Sunday, May 21, 2017 (Court Day #27)
Having gotten back from a long driving trip and getting to sleep about 2 a.m., I got to Derby Park at 9:10 …
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Number of days on a court: 27
Number of total hours: 78
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