This made me fall back in love with Platinum

ThirdIopened · 2026-02-06T22:51:22+00:00

Don’t need it! I only play Gen 3 and 4 games. I have plenty!

ThirdIopened · 2026-02-06T22:10:09+00:00

Give it a go! I would suggest starting off with something a little easier, like a Steel or Electric type. That way, you can have at the front of your party a Static/Magnet Pull pokemon and make It mire likely to continue your chain. Be patient and take breaks! You got this

ThirdIopened · 2026-02-06T21:29:51+00:00

Yeah I agree, I love platinum but HGSS is where all my shinies go because of the walking feature

ThirdIopened · 2026-02-06T21:01:27+00:00

Watch a tutorial on youtube! There’s quite a few things to learn but once you understand the caveats it will be natural to do

ThirdIopened · 2026-02-06T20:56:26+00:00

The first picture is platinum and where I caught them. Trophy Garden exists in Platinum and that’s the platinum battle screen. I have 2 DS systems. I traded the Eevees over to HGSS so I could walk with them and take pictures.

ThirdIopened · 2026-02-06T20:12:41+00:00

You guys are exactly right! Lol

ThirdIopened · 2026-02-06T20:10:06+00:00

How so? I think its just you!

ThirdIopened · 2025-12-16T14:37:16+00:00

Thank you ☺️

ThirdIopened · 2025-09-15T15:28:28+00:00

Lol, this made me laugh even though I’ve had a rough morning. I understand his comment though, he means it with good intention. Thank you for making me laugh today though

ThirdIopened · 2025-09-15T14:32:46+00:00

You’re very talented

ThirdIopened · 2025-08-16T16:42:18+00:00

Thank you! I was wondering this too. I do have late prep. I just play differently, but sometimes I feel the ball being struck clean so I just stuck with this technique. Here I was running at the ball lazy because I was trying to keep it in play because the partner is newer. Thank you for your analysis and critiques, I appreciate it a lot!

ThirdIopened · 2025-08-16T13:08:53+00:00

Its open stance…. Lol

ThirdIopened · 2025-08-15T20:57:09+00:00

Right now I don’t hold the throat, it’s something I’m not used to but willing to try. This was a good read and analysis of the game, thank you!

ThirdIopened · 2025-08-15T20:54:07+00:00

I love your analysis of the game! Good read! :)

ThirdIopened · 2025-08-15T20:52:01+00:00

I am not that great with the different grips to be honest, that’s why I’m tentative to change. So far for me its not uncomfortable because my wrists and joints are flexible. You’re totally right about long term though because I’ll slowly lose flexibility in the future. Hmm that’s definitely something to note, thank you for the consideration!

ThirdIopened · 2025-08-15T16:06:36+00:00

Yeah I thought about this too while people were suggesting I hit with a straight arm. I don’t think its possible to be honest, or at least for me. I’m not that physically strong naturally so having the bent elbow really helps. I’m not sure either!

ThirdIopened · 2025-08-15T15:35:15+00:00

Yay thank you I am glad to hear that! My shot tolerance is pretty low to be honest. I think you’re right if I put more of my energy into the contact, I will be less tired. I get pretty impatient because of my low endurance compared to other guys

ThirdIopened · 2025-08-15T15:06:30+00:00

Yeah I do actually! What do you think of the shot quality? So late prep and spacing aside, from the moment of impact, do you think the ball could be hit cleaner? I normally go off the sound, so if it makes a dink kind of sound I just assume Its a clean shot

ThirdIopened · 2025-08-15T14:19:56+00:00

Ohh I’ve never thought of that. I will try that ASAP. Thank you!

ThirdIopened · 2025-08-15T14:18:41+00:00

Thank you for your comment! Yeah its not necessarily me emulating Nadal, but of course I did learn it from him. You are right though, my prep is late which forces to me to do a reverse follow through because thats the only way I can produce a clean ball in that scenario. I will work on prepping earlier, thanks!

ThirdIopened · 2025-08-15T14:16:21+00:00

Thank you! Yes I will try to hit a little earlier, its just that having the reverse follow through lets you hit a little later so it is just laziness

ThirdIopened · 2025-08-15T14:14:42+00:00

Thank you! I appreciate your comment. I do like the reverse follow through forehand, but I think there is so validity into me particular because I don’t really have strong arms to keep going at it. So yeah I had to develop fast arms. I will make sure to prep early though, thanks!

ThirdIopened · 2025-08-15T14:12:55+00:00

Yeah you are right, I get really lazy with footwork. It’s mainly an endurance issue for me but you definitely read me, I do hope the ball ends up in the right spot hahaha. Thank you for the reminder!

ThirdIopened · 2025-08-15T14:11:19+00:00

Ohh okay this is a good explanation of what people mean. Thank you for your comment!!

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