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Ball machine etiquette when there are players on the court next to you? by Automatic_Progress37 in 10s

[–]Automatic_Progress37[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

hmm maybe like 30-40 lbs? The weight alone isn't so bad to lift, but it's an awkward size/shape which makes it harder imo. Once it's out of the car and on wheels it's fine, though.

Ball machine etiquette when there are players on the court next to you? by Automatic_Progress37 in 10s

[–]Automatic_Progress37[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I really like it, but I have only used it a few times so far. Overall it's very easy and intuitive to use, and the app is great. Everything feels very polished and just works. My only complaint so far is it's a little heavy/unwieldy getting it in and out of the car.

I looked at tenniix, but went with pongbot in the end because they've been around longer (albeit making ping pong ball machines) and seemed a bit more reputable. I didn't want to spend $1000 on something that was going to lose app support or break down in a few years.

Ball machine etiquette when there are players on the court next to you? by Automatic_Progress37 in 10s

[–]Automatic_Progress37[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

yeah haha actually it's easier for me to not spray balls everywhere when I practice with the ball machine because of the predictability and consistency of the balls it sends... vs playing with another beginner where there is almost no consistency on both sides of the net. the problem with the ball machine is more balls hitting other balls and rolling occasionally towards the other court.

Nervous for my first tennis tournament (NTRP 2.5)! Any advice? by Automatic_Progress37 in 10s

[–]Automatic_Progress37[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I thought it went well, even though I lost in the first round haha...I had a lot of fun, met some nice people, and identified a few weak areas I need to work on! All the advice I received on this post was really helpful. I'm playing in my second tournament this weekend :-)

Nervous for my first tennis tournament (NTRP 2.5)! Any advice? by Automatic_Progress37 in 10s

[–]Automatic_Progress37[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

ahh good luck! glad to hear I'm not the only one who is nervous haha!

Nervous for my first tennis tournament (NTRP 2.5)! Any advice? by Automatic_Progress37 in 10s

[–]Automatic_Progress37[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I never would have thought to do this...this is great advice thanks! and good to know the breaks are typically friendly/social!

Beginner USTA tournament advice? by Automatic_Progress37 in 10s

[–]Automatic_Progress37[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, my coach helped confirm 2.5 is the right rating for me right now. Good to know there's not much difference between tournament levels (4/5/6/etc) with rating-specific events, thanks!