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Author:  magnuseffect [ 06 May 2022, 06:53 ]
Post subject:  Re: Modern defenders road to European Veterans 2023
darucla wrote:
The thing that struck me whilst watching that match (I am assuming that you were in the yellow and black), is that you move very easily. But you seem to waste some energy. You fall back too early and too far, and then have to move back in, and the opponent takes advantage. Also, there were several repeated exchanges, with you sending back nice out-swerving shots from way back on your FH. But the other guy got used to it, and you gave him time (because of the distance) to punish those shots. I know that modern defence tends to lead to this play, but I think you could really benefit from staying a little closer to the table, especially when the opponent is not forcing you back.

I wouldn't like to meet you in a Veteran's match though. I'm probably just jealous because I can't move like that at all now. ;)


Thanks! Yeah that's me, moving around a lot. At some age, it will get hard, but I just lost to a 67 year old at training today who still moves better than most players at any age, so that's hopeful : ) But you are right I think I should be able to win more points with less effort. By improving the serve return and chop I should be able to stay closer to the table. Now I'm used to jumping back expecting a hard loop.

And for the forehand hook shots its a habit I have that I sometimes overdo. In some situations it would be better to just counterloop or fish normally. Some of the players i struggle with actually don't need to move much they just never miss and I cant hit through them :)
Author:  magnuseffect [ 13 Jun 2022, 03:32 ]
Post subject:  Re: Modern defenders road to European Veterans 2023
Played a couple of tournaments in May. Decent results but still struggling to play well under pressure.

One of the tournaments was the National Veterans and I've uploaded some highlights:

The doubles players in the intro are part of a Norwegian team of celebrities/comedians that started an online tv series about them learning tt and playing in the lowest leagues. We played them in doubles and the producer told us not to go easy on them as it would be boring : ).

Just two weeks now until the European Veterans Championship starts in Italy. I probably have the most to gain by practising serves, so I am focusing on this now.

From the players I've talked to veteran results vary a lot depending on the draw since so few players are seeded. At least for now, I haven't seen any well known names in my age group.
Author:  magnuseffect [ 26 Jun 2022, 00:59 ]
Post subject:  Re: Modern defenders road to European Veterans 2023
Quick update on my way to Italy and the European veterans championship: The draw was published today and I have a good player from Estonia in my group who is world ranked around 500 (not sure if its up to date).The group stage starts on Tuesday morning. Will post some updates here.

Also got a new video out yesterday.
https://youtu.be/I3Y_MC8uFIY
Author:  igorponger [ 26 Jun 2022, 07:45 ]
Post subject:  Re: Modern defenders road to European Veterans 2023
@magnuseffect

Dear Sir,
May me ask a question about the current Italian Veteran Champs 2022.
-- Do they have racket control for this event ?
-- What testing instruments do they employ?

Thanks.
Author:  magnuseffect [ 27 Jun 2022, 16:14 ]
Post subject:  Re: Modern defenders road to European Veterans 2023
Had a good training at the venue yesterday. The courts are decently sized (not enough for lobbing). It was a bit humid and some disturbing bright lights that annoyed the players doing forehand high toss serves. For me I guess its an advantage since I mostly backhand server and humid is good for pimples : )

igorponger wrote:
@magnuseffect

-- Do they have racket control for this event ?
-- What testing instruments do they employ?

Thanks.


I'll let you know if I see any controls, doubt they would do that in the group stage, but maybe later in the playoffs.
Author:  magnuseffect [ 29 Jun 2022, 01:52 ]
Post subject:  Re: Modern defenders road to European Veterans 2023
Played singles and doubles groups today. Uploaded an unedited match video here for now:



Will write more later when time.
Author:  freshman [ 29 Jun 2022, 17:13 ]
Post subject:  Re: Modern defenders road to European Veterans 2023
Nice win!
Liked your opponent too. A lot of sportsmanship as he helped you with the barriers.

I really like your forehand with this much sidespin. Great shots!
Your backhand is very safe, your movement is is very smooth, but I guess at some important points it could be a bit more more nasty.

In overall your a great player with an agility like a cat and I enjoy watching your games.
Author:  magnuseffect [ 29 Jun 2022, 19:17 ]
Post subject:  Re: Modern defenders road to European Veterans 2023
freshman wrote:
Nice win!
Liked your opponent too. A lot of sportsmanship as he helped you with the barriers.

I really like your forehand with this much sidespin. Great shots!
Your backhand is very safe, your movement is is very smooth, but I guess at some important points it could be a bit more more nasty.

In overall your a great player with an agility like a cat and I enjoy watching your games.


Thanks a lot! Played well yesterday, particularly on the forehand side : ). Lauri was very nice, even offered to move the barriers further back!

Backhand was consistent yesterday but its often a bit short and high over the net, something that will be punished by players with a big forehand. Need to relax wrist and hit more forward and under the ball.
Author:  magnuseffect [ 29 Jun 2022, 19:18 ]
Post subject:  Re: Modern defenders road to European Veterans 2023
Another match from the group stage yesterday
Author:  freshman [ 30 Jun 2022, 01:07 ]
Post subject:  Re: Modern defenders road to European Veterans 2023
Nice Game, too.
Never had a doubt that you would win.

I noticed that you had the same problem that I have against a lefthander in my club.
It‘s much more difficult to get the return and the second ball in his backhand, compared to a regular righthanded player.
Author:  magnuseffect [ 30 Jun 2022, 17:27 ]
Post subject:  Re: Modern defenders road to European Veterans 2023
freshman wrote:
Nice Game, too.
Never had a doubt that you would win.

I noticed that you had the same problem that I have against a lefthander in my club.
It‘s much more difficult to get the return and the second ball in his backhand, compared to a regular righthanded player.


Yes exactly! The chops always goes right back to their forehand, sidespin makes it go diagonally. Luckily I warmed up with a left hander before the match.
Author:  magnuseffect [ 30 Jun 2022, 17:34 ]
Post subject:  Re: Modern defenders road to European Veterans 2023
Yesterday was a rest day from normal play. A TTX tournament was held in the main playing venue https://www.evc2022.it/en/the-event/ttx-tournaments. Haven't tried it before but thought it would be fun and fit well with my style of play.

Ended up in 3rd place after loosing in the semis against the winner who never missed either on defense or offense.
Author:  magnuseffect [ 01 Jul 2022, 14:43 ]
Post subject:  Re: Modern defenders road to European Veterans 2023
Had some good matches yesterday. Here is the round of 32




igorponger wrote:
@magnuseffect

-- Do they have racket control for this event ?
-- What testing instruments do they employ?

Thanks.


Haven't seen any testing intruments, but the umpires inspect the rackets before the match and one of our players rackets was not approved due to "glue remains" on the rubber..
Author:  magnuseffect [ 01 Jul 2022, 16:53 ]
Post subject:  Re: Modern defenders road to European Veterans 2023
Live stream for next match starting around 9.30 CET

https://youtu.be/abv9A78SpzI

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Author:  freshman [ 01 Jul 2022, 18:43 ]
Post subject:  Re: Modern defenders road to European Veterans 2023
:up: for your win in round of 32.
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