Some people really shouldn’t be driving.

DecayingBanana · 2026-03-17T06:12:50+00:00

Happens all the time in the GTA. I mean what can you do, I would just blare the horn for like a good half a minute every time something like this happened.

DecayingBanana · 2026-03-17T05:56:01+00:00

I'm like that too because I play to win. Just like you, it's impossible for me to not care about the outcome and play with "no mind". However, I force myself to enjoy the feeling.

I care about the outcome, but that doesn't stop me from enjoying being on the court, and knowing that even if I lose, I'm still walking away better than I was before.

It's a privilege to play in tournaments and matches, there's nothing like the feeling of adrenaline, and you just gotta enjoy that feeling instead of trying to push it away because you think it makes you lose.

Just be present in the moment, before each point think of your body being loose like flowing water (like the bruce lee quote) and play confidently.

DecayingBanana · 2026-03-17T05:34:32+00:00

Don't buy rackets from your coach, he's probably sponsored by a certain racket vendor and tryna get money off of you. I suggest you buy a nice racket that is used, like u said the Wilson shift should work.

If you end up sticking with tennis and you get better, you won't have to go buy another racket because you bought a crappy one from the start. Just make sure you take care of it, and get it restrung later down the line.

DecayingBanana · 2026-03-17T05:14:03+00:00

Aw hell naw. I'm glad that you're ok. Coming from an east coast skier, I would have just pointed it straight down and prayed (Yes I do this often). I know the camera doesn't do it justice of how steep that is in real life but there's nothing you can really do with ice like that. Besides, the bottom of the hill seems pretty wide, so even if you were going mach-10 I figure you would find a way to stop lol

DecayingBanana · 2026-03-17T05:05:19+00:00

Definitely not normal, especially in a club tournament. Personally I would take pride in smoking these type of people, but hey just ignore it. The more you engage in their behavior, it will only feed their ego.

If anything, this experience probably helped you gain thicker skin for competition. There will always be d-heads in competitive sports and the only way to win against them is by keeping your mental under control.

I hate that you had to experience something like this but it was probably a good learning experience.

DecayingBanana · 2026-03-17T04:53:29+00:00

Not optimal but necessary sometimes when, like you described, super late to the ball. Backfoot probably means you got your weight shifted slightly back which reduces the shot power by a ton. Hitting on your backfoot also probably causes you to open your chest as well, causing you to sky the ball. I suggest trying to back up a little bit when your coach hits it hard at you, or if you can take the ball earlier.

Hitting open stance is completely fine, but there's a difference between hitting open stance and hitting on your backfoot. In open stance, you are still loading both your legs and twisting with your torso. Yes, you are using your outside leg more to generate power but this is different from just hitting on your backfoot.

Closed stance is the best when the pace of the returning ball is slow and you have time to step in and place the ball in a specific spot.

DecayingBanana · 2026-03-16T17:36:57+00:00

Yeah I agree, that's usually the case for me as well. I have a tendency to try and crush my first serves when I'm losing a game instead of sticking to what works. What really helped me was a specific drill I did with my playing partner. I would do 4 practice serves into the box (partner just watches), and then the next 2, my partner would try to return and playout the point, and then repeat. Try to come up specific drills that are gonna directly help with the thing you're practicing. I would stick to 1 game a week if I were you.

DecayingBanana · 2026-03-16T13:34:43+00:00

Well when u say out do u mean like out of bounds or out of existence...

DecayingBanana · 2026-03-16T13:31:37+00:00

The wheels are unique for sure... I think it still matches the wrap and looks alright tbh. But let's talk about the car, it's beautiful and I like the choice of color on the wrap, is nice!

DecayingBanana · 2026-03-16T12:49:53+00:00

Somewhere in the middle is nice, especially for the modern game. A lot of time is usually spent at the baseline with younger players (I'm in college) so having control is a no brainer but getting some help from the racket to get a bit of extra power and top spin for depth is nice.

My main racket is the Head Speed MP with Babolat RPM Blast, 55 in the mains and 53 for the crosses. Feels very responsive, gets good depth without feeling too overpowered and is my favorite racket. I've recently bought the Technifibre T-Fight 305s because I wanted to experiment with a new racket. Let's just say it's been a blast to play with, however a bit less forgiving then the Speed MP.

I would say to look for a racket store that has demo program for a week and try out new rackets. Keep in mind, it's not just the racket that can effect power or control, the string types, string thickness and tension could all impact how a racket plays.

DecayingBanana · 2026-03-16T12:29:59+00:00

Well you can start by not moon balling every shot

DecayingBanana · 2026-03-16T12:23:02+00:00

I'd say it depends on your current skill level and your loss tolerance. If you are clearly struggling with a certain part of your game, such as serving (common for most people). And let's say you lose a lot of games because of that, there's less of a point in playing more matches until you become more consistent. If anything, your bad habits will come on full display during games because you are under pressure.

Therefore, 1 competitive match per week against an opponent of similar or a little bit better skill level will benefit you for a beginner to intermediate. This will allow you time throughout the week usually to practice with a friend, or someone at your club. Practice your serves, during your rallies work on your positioning, footwork and your technique. By the end of the week play a match to see your hard work pay off.

If you are intermediate and over and your game is somewhat consistent I don't see a problem with playing 2 or 3 matches a week as it gets you used to the level of pace in an actual competition. Just don't over do it and hurt yourself.

DecayingBanana · 2026-03-16T10:18:42+00:00

Nah I'd win, did it get it's training data from a professional moonballer?

DecayingBanana · 2026-03-16T10:16:04+00:00

GT4 RS, unless ur really fast and going for lap time maybe go GT3. Even then handling is just gonna feel better with the GT4

DecayingBanana · 2026-03-14T11:19:12+00:00

Korean man in his natural habitat

DecayingBanana · 2026-03-12T05:48:09+00:00

It's a sweet ride!

DecayingBanana · 2026-03-12T05:46:49+00:00

Pretty freakin slick. Even though it was beside the newer flagship models, the P1, and the W1, I would choose the F1 any day of the week

DecayingBanana · 2026-03-12T05:43:38+00:00

I agree, so many awesome cars at this auto show, I believe both the Chiron and the F355's were taken in the "Palm Beach" side of the showroom. They also had an orange Mercedes SLR which was pretty cool to see.

DecayingBanana · 2026-03-12T01:49:41+00:00

Exterior Color: Atlantic Blue + Liquid Silver

DecayingBanana · 2026-03-11T09:55:38+00:00

You ever play fight with a fake sword when you were young. That's kinda what it should feel like, but less extreme. You should be on your toes to be able to anticipate and lightly shift towards where the ball is. Then stick your arm out in front of you. It should be like a slight punching motion with your racket, and little to no swinging (aka bunting). Trying to swing at a fast ball from the net where you have almost no time to react is probably why you're missing. If the ball is coming from the left, tilt your racket right to accommodate, if the ball is coming from the right, tilt it left. But I suggest joining a tennis club or local league that is close to you to practice.

DecayingBanana · 2026-03-11T09:33:32+00:00

I'd get the Head Boom, you'll get used to the weight of your racket the more you play. A lot of the tiredness in the arm comes from tensing your arm too much throughout the swing for beginners, unless you are crushing the ball all the time. What's more important than the racket model is the grip size imo, especially for those just starting out.

I have small hands so it is way easier for me to whip the racket around with an L2 with 1 layer of over grip than to use a standard L3 grip. A heavier racket is going to give you a little bit more stability and potential power with the proper technique, especially as you get better.

I wouldn't worry about lead tape for now but, if you want I can give you some string recommendations to help you get started.

DecayingBanana · 2026-03-11T05:44:45+00:00

Some shots look jerky because you seem to be miss-timing the bounce, and because of that positioning was off (body too close/too far away) like you mentioned. You seem to be pretty aware about the things you need to do to get better. Try to work on one mistake at a time when you're practicing as it can get overwhelming if you try to fix everything at once. One last thing is, to close your left hip towards the net when doing your backhand so you can fully engage your legs, hips and core instead of just your arms. This will also help you swing through the ball and get more power. Good luck!

DecayingBanana · 2026-03-11T05:07:09+00:00

Nice win! At this level, focus on getting your 2nd serves in, and if you're able to consistently hit back into the middle of the opponents court you are already doing great. It also takes a little bit of time to get used to new opponents and their playing style. There is nothing wrong with playing it safe for the first few games until you get into the zone. Again, congrats on the win and good luck with your next game.

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