Wednesday, March 23, 2005

Tennis Match on 13 March 2005

People asked me to report on the tennis matches yesterday, how shall I
write? My brain was totally blank when I was in the match, and I was too
nervous (or concentrate?) in helping the Umpire for line watching that
hadn't noticed how the other players performed (in details) in their
matches!

OK, I can talk on my own matches, and the mysterious novel starts below.

The first match was with Duncan. I saw him playing in previous matches with
others before, and I knew that he is a skilful and tough guy. I knew I had
no chance to win him, but still would like to know how far our difference
would be.

I did the first serve in the first game. Luckily, I served not bad though
not very good, but it passed the net and dropped in the serve box anyway.
Good start. Duncan hit back and I return and on and on (actually no idea of
details, he he he). Goddess of Luck was on my side, as he didn't notice my
weakness (a $5000 secret), and Duncan was confused with my style of playing
too that he couldn't outplay me with his better skill, something like "a rat
wants to pull a tortoise", his power was exercised but on nowhere......

Four games finished with several deuces, and 2-2.

The fifth game started with big big problems. A consecutive THREE double
faults, ends with 40-null. What happened to my Goddess? Duncan, did your
Evil Devil seduced away my Goddess? I could see your face was so cool......

bing bai ru san dao 兵敗如山倒, the fifth game ends quick, so quick that it
finished after I accidentally blink my eyes on the flying ball....... 3-2.

The six game, my god, not yet finished? I was exhausted since I could only
play 15 minutes in every game / match! haleluya....Duncan you were going to
kill me but I wouldn't allow you to beat me easily. If I should die, I
should die with glory (of a professor of something............, no no no,
not hero, definitely wrong word).

No matter how hard I fight back, or how sweet that I smiled to Duncan, he
wouldn't let me go. All of a sudden, the six game ended and 4-2.

End of match.

Alright, you are better and you win the game. What? don't bother me OK? I
was in bad mood.....555555 (hey, 5 is a funny number, why? the Chinese
pronounce 5 as wu which is a crying sound so means sad, but the Thais
pronounce 5 as ha which means happy!)

Anyway, resting time...wait a minute, what do you mean I can't rest? I have
to play with Elsa again? It is not fair! OBJECTION! Ivan, I paid you $500
on Thursday, didn't we have some arrangement? OK, tell me how much Elsa
pays you spooky head (it is how my little son called me)

Elsa's match details.....TOC (please see Table of Content.......Oops, I mean
to be continue).

Tuesday, March 22, 2005

Tennis Match on 13 March 2005

People asked me to report on the tennis matches yesterday, how shall I
write? My brain was totally blank when I was in the match, and I was too
nervous (or concentrate?) in helping the Umpire for line watching that
hadn't noticed how the other players performance (in details) in their
matches!

OK, I can talk on my own matches, and the mysterious novel starts below.

The first match was with Duncan. I saw him playing in the previous match
with others before, and I knew that he is a skilful and tough guy. I knew I
had no chance to win him, but would like to know how far our difference
would be.

I did the first serve in the first game. Luckily, I served not bad though
not very good, but it passed the net and dropped in the serve box anyway.
Good start. Duncan hit back and I return and on and on (actually no idea of
details, he he he). Goddess of Luck was on my side, as he didn't notice my
weakness (a $5000 secret), and Duncan was confused with my style of playing
too that he couldn't outplay me with his better skill, something like "a rat
wants to pull a tortoise", his power was exercised but on nowhere......

Four games finished with several deuces, and 2-2.

The fifth game started with big big problems. A consecutive THREE double
faults, ends with 40-null. What happened to my Goddess? Duncan, did your
Evil Devil seduced away my Goddess? I could see your face was so cool......

bing bai ru san dao 兵敗如山倒, the fifth game ends quick, so quick that it
finished after I accidentally blink my eyes on the flying ball....... 3-2.

The six game, my god, not yet finished? I was exhausted since I could only
play 15 minutes in every game / match! haleluya....Duncan you were going to
kill me but I wouldn't allow you to beat me easily. If I should die, I
should die with the glory (of a professor of something............, no no
no, not hero, definitely wrong word).

No matter how hard I fight back, or how sweet that I smiled to Duncan, he
wouldn't let me go. All of a sudden, the six game ended and 4-2.

End of match.

Alright, you are better and you win the game. What? don't bother me OK? I
was in bad mood.....555555 (hey, 5 is a funny number, why? the Chinese
pronounce 5 as wu which is a crying sound so means sad, but the Thais
pronounce 5 as ha which means happy!)

Anyway, resting time...wait a minute, what do you mean I can't rest? I have
to play with Elsa again? It is not fair! OBJECTION! Ivan, I paid you $500
on Thursday, didn't we have some arrangement? OK, tell me how much Elsa
pays you spooky head (it is how my little son called me)

Elsa's match details.....TOC (please see Table of Content.......Oops, I mean
to be continue).

Stanley

Monday, March 21, 2005

RE: ?? : ??: Tennis Match on 13 March 2005

Hi dear,

Yes, yes, I'm here. Quite busy this morning. Have to get my lunch now
before going to Wan Chai for a meeting. Just went to see a doctor due to my
seriously hurt wrist after yesterday's match...wearing a wrist support even
at work.

Stanley - too early to say that I'm your greatest competitor, not sure I can
win Dave this week....don't know...my wrist but will try my very best...if I
lose, I can save $500! Your description of your match with Duncan is really
interesting, I had a good laugh on reading it.

I don't mind singles, but I'm concerned about my partner, Peter, who may be
disappointed at my performace. I can only try my best.

Have to rush now....

Good day!
Vicky

> -----Original Message-----
> From: CHAN Hau Hok, Stanley [SMTP:hh.chan@hld.com]
> Sent: Monday, March 14, 2005 11:53 AM
> To: imak@netvigator.com; CHAN Hau Hok, Stanley; Stanley HHBBlog
> (E-mail); Newman; Vicky Chuck - FC
> Subject: ?? : ??: Tennis Match on 13 March 2005
>
> Hi Ivan,
>
> I am making jokes only, not serious.
>
> But the tight schedule in day 2 worries me.....yes greatest competitor.
> So
> what will be Vicky's match after playing with me? I want to see whether I
> can get some money from Vicky, hello, hello, Vicky, are you there this
> morning? If you want to win me more easily I want $500! Think about it
> as
> this can save you a lot of chocolates.
>
> I think I do not have a chance to go to the final so god cares about how's
> the schedule!
>
>
>
>
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: imak@netvigator.com [SMTP:imak@netvigator.com]
> > Sent: Monday, March 14, 2005 11:44 AM
> > To: CHAN Hau Hok, Stanley; Stanley HHBBlog (E-mail); Newman; Vicky Chuck
> > - FC
> > Subject: 回覆: Tennis Match on 13 March 2005
> >
> > Dear Stanley,
> >
> > You should pay me before the pairing. Please remember I set the game
> > arrangement, and match sequence in advance. We have 3 players/teams for
> > both single and double, so for the preliminary, no. 1 of each group
> should
> > be more favourable, as no. 2 and no. 3 should be have lesser resting
> time.
> > This is sky-idea for when to play. I will sent out the first day result
> > and match sequence of the second day with names indicated.
> >
> > Thus, as Hara and you are B1 of double, you should play two double games
> > with around half-hour resting time in between, but you will face your
> > greatest competitor, Vicky,after the double. I suggest you to bring
> some
> > food, such as chocolate, to re-charge your energy, and better bring one
> > more T-shirt to change after gone wet completely.
> >
> > Please note that 3 games within 3 hours in second day, and 4 or 5 games
> > within 4 hours in the final. You should better have more physical
> > training to improve your energy level.
> >
> > Ivan
> > >
> > > 寄件者: "CHAN Hau Hok, Stanley"
> > > 日期: 2005/03/14 星期一 上午 11:16:46 HKT
> > > 收件者: "Stanley HHBBlog (E-mail)"
> ,
> >
> > > Ivan
> > > , Newman ,
> > > Vicky Chuck - FC
> > >
> > > 主旨: Tennis Match on 13 March 2005
> > >
> > > People asked me to report on the tennis matches yesterday, how shall I
> > > write? My brain was totally blank when I was in the match, and I was
> > too
> > > nervous (or concentrate?) in helping the Umpire for line watching that
> > > hadn't noticed how the other players performance (in details) in their
> > > matches!
> > >
> > > OK, I can talk on my own matches, and the mysterious novel starts
> below.
> > >
> > > The first match was with Duncan. I saw him playing in the previous
> > match
> > > with others before, and I knew that he is a skilful and tough guy. I
> > knew I
> > > had no chance to win him, but would like to know how far our
> difference
> > > would be.
> > >
> > > I did the first serve in the first game. Luckily, I served not bad
> > though
> > > not very good, but it passed the net and dropped in the serve box
> > anyway.
> > > Good start. Duncan hit back and I return and on and on (actually no
> > idea of
> > > details, he he he). Goddess of Luck was on my side, as he didn't
> notice
> > my
> > > weakness (a $5000 secret), and Duncan was confused with my style of
> > playing
> > > too that he couldn't outplay me with his better skill, something like
> "a
> > rat
> > > wants to pull a tortoise", his power was exercised but on
> nowhere......
> > >
> > > Four games finished with several deuces, and 2-2.
> > >
> > > The fifth game started with big big problems. A consecutive THREE
> > double
> > > faults, ends with 40-null. What happened to my Goddess? Duncan, did
> > your
> > > Evil Devil seduced away my Goddess? I could see your face was so
> > cool......
> > >
> > > bing bai ru san dao 兵敗如山倒, the fifth game ends quick, so quick
> that
> > it
> > > finished after I accidentally blink my eyes on the flying ball.......
> > 3-2.
> > >
> > > The six game, my god, not yet finished? I was exhausted since I could
> > only
> > > play 15 minutes in every game / match! haleluya....Duncan you were
> > going to
> > > kill me but I wouldn't allow you to beat me easily. If I should die,
> I
> > > should die with the glory (of a professor of something............,
> no
> > no
> > > no, not hero, definitely wrong word).
> > >
> > > No matter how hard I fight back, or how sweet that I smiled to Duncan,
> > he
> > > wouldn't let me go. All of a sudden, the six game ended and 4-2.
> > >
> > > End of match.
> > >
> > > Alright, you are better and you win the game. What? don't bother me
> OK?
> > I
> > > was in bad mood.....555555 (hey, 5 is a funny number, why? the
> Chinese
> > > pronounce 5 as wu which is a crying sound so means sad, but the Thais
> > > pronounce 5 as ha which means happy!)
> > >
> > > Anyway, resting time...wait a minute, what do you mean I can't rest?
> I
> > have
> > > to play with Elsa again? It is not fair! OBJECTION! Ivan, I paid
> you
> > $500
> > > on Thursday, didn't we have some arrangement? OK, tell me how much
> Elsa
> > > pays you spooky head (it is how my little son called me)
> > >
> > > Elsa's match details.....TOC (please see Table of Content.......Oops,
> I
> > mean
> > > to be continue).
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > Stanley
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> >
>
>
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Thursday, March 17, 2005

回覆 : 回覆: Tennis Match on 13 March 2005

Hi Ivan,

I am making jokes only, not serious.

But the tight schedule in day 2 worries me.....yes greatest competitor. So
what will be Vicky's match after playing with me? I want to see whether I
can get some money from Vicky, hello, hello, Vicky, are you there this
morning? If you want to win me more easily I want $500! Think about it as
this can save you a lot of chocolates.

I think I do not have a chance to go to the final so god cares about how's
the schedule!

> -----Original Message-----
> From: imak@netvigator.com [SMTP:imak@netvigator.com]
> Sent: Monday, March 14, 2005 11:44 AM
> To: CHAN Hau Hok, Stanley; Stanley HHBBlog (E-mail); Newman; Vicky Chuck
> - FC
> Subject: 回覆: Tennis Match on 13 March 2005
>
> Dear Stanley,
>
> You should pay me before the pairing. Please remember I set the game
> arrangement, and match sequence in advance. We have 3 players/teams for
> both single and double, so for the preliminary, no. 1 of each group should
> be more favourable, as no. 2 and no. 3 should be have lesser resting time.
> This is sky-idea for when to play. I will sent out the first day result
> and match sequence of the second day with names indicated.
>
> Thus, as Hara and you are B1 of double, you should play two double games
> with around half-hour resting time in between, but you will face your
> greatest competitor, Vicky,after the double. I suggest you to bring some
> food, such as chocolate, to re-charge your energy, and better bring one
> more T-shirt to change after gone wet completely.
>
> Please note that 3 games within 3 hours in second day, and 4 or 5 games
> within 4 hours in the final. You should better have more physical
> training to improve your energy level.
>
> Ivan
> >
> > 寄件者: "CHAN Hau Hok, Stanley"
> > 日期: 2005/03/14 星期一 上午 11:16:46 HKT
> > 收件者: "Stanley HHBBlog (E-mail)" ,
>
> > Ivan
> > , Newman ,
> > Vicky Chuck - FC
> >
> > 主旨: Tennis Match on 13 March 2005
> >
> > People asked me to report on the tennis matches yesterday, how shall I
> > write? My brain was totally blank when I was in the match, and I was
> too
> > nervous (or concentrate?) in helping the Umpire for line watching that
> > hadn't noticed how the other players performance (in details) in their
> > matches!
> >
> > OK, I can talk on my own matches, and the mysterious novel starts below.
> >
> > The first match was with Duncan. I saw him playing in the previous
> match
> > with others before, and I knew that he is a skilful and tough guy. I
> knew I
> > had no chance to win him, but would like to know how far our difference
> > would be.
> >
> > I did the first serve in the first game. Luckily, I served not bad
> though
> > not very good, but it passed the net and dropped in the serve box
> anyway.
> > Good start. Duncan hit back and I return and on and on (actually no
> idea of
> > details, he he he). Goddess of Luck was on my side, as he didn't notice
> my
> > weakness (a $5000 secret), and Duncan was confused with my style of
> playing
> > too that he couldn't outplay me with his better skill, something like "a
> rat
> > wants to pull a tortoise", his power was exercised but on nowhere......
> >
> > Four games finished with several deuces, and 2-2.
> >
> > The fifth game started with big big problems. A consecutive THREE
> double
> > faults, ends with 40-null. What happened to my Goddess? Duncan, did
> your
> > Evil Devil seduced away my Goddess? I could see your face was so
> cool......
> >
> > bing bai ru san dao 兵敗如山倒, the fifth game ends quick, so quick that
> it
> > finished after I accidentally blink my eyes on the flying ball.......
> 3-2.
> >
> > The six game, my god, not yet finished? I was exhausted since I could
> only
> > play 15 minutes in every game / match! haleluya....Duncan you were
> going to
> > kill me but I wouldn't allow you to beat me easily. If I should die, I
> > should die with the glory (of a professor of something............, no
> no
> > no, not hero, definitely wrong word).
> >
> > No matter how hard I fight back, or how sweet that I smiled to Duncan,
> he
> > wouldn't let me go. All of a sudden, the six game ended and 4-2.
> >
> > End of match.
> >
> > Alright, you are better and you win the game. What? don't bother me OK?
> I
> > was in bad mood.....555555 (hey, 5 is a funny number, why? the Chinese
> > pronounce 5 as wu which is a crying sound so means sad, but the Thais
> > pronounce 5 as ha which means happy!)
> >
> > Anyway, resting time...wait a minute, what do you mean I can't rest? I
> have
> > to play with Elsa again? It is not fair! OBJECTION! Ivan, I paid you
> $500
> > on Thursday, didn't we have some arrangement? OK, tell me how much Elsa
> > pays you spooky head (it is how my little son called me)
> >
> > Elsa's match details.....TOC (please see Table of Content.......Oops, I
> mean
> > to be continue).
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > Stanley
> >
> >
> >
> >
>

Monday, March 14, 2005

回覆 : 回覆: 回覆 : 回覆: Tennis Match on 13 March 2005

I know Vicky know my weakness, but how do I play my game will more or less
decides how much power she has to use to win me, that why worths $500!

No, I didn't read the schedule at all.....sorry, it seems not so respectful
to your hard work, but you can blame me as I always get friends who knows
things well and tell me how to proceed!

stanley

> -----Original Message-----
> From: imak@netvigator.com [SMTP:imak@netvigator.com]
> Sent: Monday, March 14, 2005 4:26 PM
> To: CHAN Hau Hok, Stanley; CHAN Hau Hok, Stanley; Stanley HHBBlog
> (E-mail); Newman; Vicky Chuck - FC
> Subject: 回覆: 回覆 : 回覆: Tennis Match on 13 March 2005
>
> Dear Stanley,
>
> I think you have not gone thro the game arrangement. As you advanced to
> final 8 for single, then no matter you win or lose in the coming
> semi-quarter final, most likely Vicky, you still need to play 2 more games
> for Single on 10 April.
>
> Also, if Hara and you can advance to final 4 for double this coming
> Sunday, you need to play another two games for double on 10 April. (I
> guess both Tung Chau double pairs can advance to Final 4)
>
> I think Vicky already knew your secret after so many practice with you,
> (she can save HK$500). However, after observing your change yesterday, I
> think your secret will be her trap.
>
> Unfortunately, I will play vs Tony at the same time, so better describe
> the game and your feelings afterward.
>
> Ivan
>
>
> >
> > 寄件者: "CHAN Hau Hok, Stanley"
> > 日期: 2005/03/14 星期一 上午 11:52:51 HKT
> > 收件者: imak@netvigator.com, "CHAN Hau Hok, Stanley" ,
>
> > "Stanley HHBBlog (E-mail)" ,
>
> > Newman
> > ,
> > Vicky Chuck - FC
> > 主旨: 回覆 : 回覆: Tennis Match on 13 March 2005
> >
> > Hi Ivan,
> >
> > I am making jokes only, not serious.
> >
> > But the tight schedule in day 2 worries me.....yes greatest competitor.
> So
> > what will be Vicky's match after playing with me? I want to see whether
> I
> > can get some money from Vicky, hello, hello, Vicky, are you there this
> > morning? If you want to win me more easily I want $500! Think about it
> as
> > this can save you a lot of chocolates.
> >
> > I think I do not have a chance to go to the final so god cares about
> how's
> > the schedule!
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: imak@netvigator.com [SMTP:imak@netvigator.com]
> > > Sent: Monday, March 14, 2005 11:44 AM
> > > To: CHAN Hau Hok, Stanley; Stanley HHBBlog (E-mail); Newman;
> Vicky Chuck
> > > - FC
> > > Subject: 回覆: Tennis Match on 13 March 2005
> > >
> > > Dear Stanley,
> > >
> > > You should pay me before the pairing. Please remember I set the game
> > > arrangement, and match sequence in advance. We have 3 players/teams
> for
> > > both single and double, so for the preliminary, no. 1 of each group
> should
> > > be more favourable, as no. 2 and no. 3 should be have lesser resting
> time.
> > > This is sky-idea for when to play. I will sent out the first day
> result
> > > and match sequence of the second day with names indicated.
> > >
> > > Thus, as Hara and you are B1 of double, you should play two double
> games
> > > with around half-hour resting time in between, but you will face your
> > > greatest competitor, Vicky,after the double. I suggest you to bring
> some
> > > food, such as chocolate, to re-charge your energy, and better bring
> one
> > > more T-shirt to change after gone wet completely.
> > >
> > > Please note that 3 games within 3 hours in second day, and 4 or 5
> games
> > > within 4 hours in the final. You should better have more physical
> > > training to improve your energy level.
> > >
> > > Ivan
> > > >
> > > > 寄件者: "CHAN Hau Hok, Stanley"
> > > > 日期: 2005/03/14 星期一 上午 11:16:46 HKT
> > > > 收件者: "Stanley HHBBlog (E-mail)"
> ,
> > >
> > > > Ivan
> > > > , Newman ,
> > > > Vicky Chuck - FC
> > > >
> > > > 主旨: Tennis Match on 13 March 2005
> > > >
> > > > People asked me to report on the tennis matches yesterday, how shall
> I
> > > > write? My brain was totally blank when I was in the match, and I
> was
> > > too
> > > > nervous (or concentrate?) in helping the Umpire for line watching
> that
> > > > hadn't noticed how the other players performance (in details) in
> their
> > > > matches!
> > > >
> > > > OK, I can talk on my own matches, and the mysterious novel starts
> below.
> > > >
> > > > The first match was with Duncan. I saw him playing in the previous
> > > match
> > > > with others before, and I knew that he is a skilful and tough guy.
> I
> > > knew I
> > > > had no chance to win him, but would like to know how far our
> difference
> > > > would be.
> > > >
> > > > I did the first serve in the first game. Luckily, I served not bad
> > > though
> > > > not very good, but it passed the net and dropped in the serve box
> > > anyway.
> > > > Good start. Duncan hit back and I return and on and on (actually no
> > > idea of
> > > > details, he he he). Goddess of Luck was on my side, as he didn't
> notice
> > > my
> > > > weakness (a $5000 secret), and Duncan was confused with my style of
> > > playing
> > > > too that he couldn't outplay me with his better skill, something
> like "a
> > > rat
> > > > wants to pull a tortoise", his power was exercised but on
> nowhere......
> > > >
> > > > Four games finished with several deuces, and 2-2.
> > > >
> > > > The fifth game started with big big problems. A consecutive THREE
> > > double
> > > > faults, ends with 40-null. What happened to my Goddess? Duncan,
> did
> > > your
> > > > Evil Devil seduced away my Goddess? I could see your face was so
> > > cool......
> > > >
> > > > bing bai ru san dao 兵敗如山倒, the fifth game ends quick, so quick
> that
> > > it
> > > > finished after I accidentally blink my eyes on the flying
> ball.......
> > > 3-2.
> > > >
> > > > The six game, my god, not yet finished? I was exhausted since I
> could
> > > only
> > > > play 15 minutes in every game / match! haleluya....Duncan you were
> > > going to
> > > > kill me but I wouldn't allow you to beat me easily. If I should
> die, I
> > > > should die with the glory (of a professor of something............,
> no
> > > no
> > > > no, not hero, definitely wrong word).
> > > >
> > > > No matter how hard I fight back, or how sweet that I smiled to
> Duncan,
> > > he
> > > > wouldn't let me go. All of a sudden, the six game ended and 4-2.
> > > >
> > > > End of match.
> > > >
> > > > Alright, you are better and you win the game. What? don't bother me
> OK?
> > > I
> > > > was in bad mood.....555555 (hey, 5 is a funny number, why? the
> Chinese
> > > > pronounce 5 as wu which is a crying sound so means sad, but the
> Thais
> > > > pronounce 5 as ha which means happy!)
> > > >
> > > > Anyway, resting time...wait a minute, what do you mean I can't rest?
> I
> > > have
> > > > to play with Elsa again? It is not fair! OBJECTION! Ivan, I paid
> you
> > > $500
> > > > on Thursday, didn't we have some arrangement? OK, tell me how much
> Elsa
> > > > pays you spooky head (it is how my little son called me)
> > > >
> > > > Elsa's match details.....TOC (please see Table of
> Content.......Oops, I
> > > mean
> > > > to be continue).
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > Stanley
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
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回覆:Tennis Match on 13 March 2005

Dear Stanley,

You should pay me before the pairing. Please remember I set the game arrangement, and match sequence in advance. We have 3 players/teams for both single and double, so for the preliminary, no. 1 of each group should be more favourable, as no. 2 and no. 3 should be have lesser resting time. This is sky-idea for when to play. I will sent out the first day result and match sequence of the second day with names indicated.

Thus, as Hara and you are B1 of double, you should play two double games with around half-hour resting time in between, but you will face your greatest competitor, Vicky,after the double. I suggest you to bring some food, such as chocolate, to re-charge your energy, and better bring one more T-shirt to change after gone wet completely.

Please note that 3 games within 3 hours in second day, and 4 or 5 games within 4 hours in the final. You should better have more physical training to improve your energy level.

Ivan
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> 寄件者: "CHAN Hau Hok, Stanley"
> 日期: 2005/03/14 星期一 上午 11:16:46 HKT
> 收件者: "Stanley HHBBlog (E-mail)" ,
> Ivan
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> Vicky Chuck - FC
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> 主旨: Tennis Match on 13 March 2005
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> People asked me to report on the tennis matches yesterday, how shall I
> write? My brain was totally blank when I was in the match, and I was too
> nervous (or concentrate?) in helping the Umpire for line watching that
> hadn't noticed how the other players performance (in details) in their
> matches!
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> OK, I can talk on my own matches, and the mysterious novel starts below.
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> The first match was with Duncan. I saw him playing in the previous match
> with others before, and I knew that he is a skilful and tough guy. I knew I
> had no chance to win him, but would like to know how far our difference
> would be.
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> I did the first serve in the first game. Luckily, I served not bad though
> not very good, but it passed the net and dropped in the serve box anyway.
> Good start. Duncan hit back and I return and on and on (actually no idea of
> details, he he he). Goddess of Luck was on my side, as he didn't notice my
> weakness (a $5000 secret), and Duncan was confused with my style of playing
> too that he couldn't outplay me with his better skill, something like "a rat
> wants to pull a tortoise", his power was exercised but on nowhere......
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> Four games finished with several deuces, and 2-2.
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> The fifth game started with big big problems. A consecutive THREE double
> faults, ends with 40-null. What happened to my Goddess? Duncan, did your
> Evil Devil seduced away my Goddess? I could see your face was so cool......
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> bing bai ru san dao 兵敗如山倒, the fifth game ends quick, so quick that it
> finished after I accidentally blink my eyes on the flying ball....... 3-2.
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> The six game, my god, not yet finished? I was exhausted since I could only
> play 15 minutes in every game / match! haleluya....Duncan you were going to
> kill me but I wouldn't allow you to beat me easily. If I should die, I
> should die with the glory (of a professor of something............, no no
> no, not hero, definitely wrong word).
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> No matter how hard I fight back, or how sweet that I smiled to Duncan, he
> wouldn't let me go. All of a sudden, the six game ended and 4-2.
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> End of match.
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> Alright, you are better and you win the game. What? don't bother me OK? I
> was in bad mood.....555555 (hey, 5 is a funny number, why? the Chinese
> pronounce 5 as wu which is a crying sound so means sad, but the Thais
> pronounce 5 as ha which means happy!)
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> Anyway, resting time...wait a minute, what do you mean I can't rest? I have
> to play with Elsa again? It is not fair! OBJECTION! Ivan, I paid you $500
> on Thursday, didn't we have some arrangement? OK, tell me how much Elsa
> pays you spooky head (it is how my little son called me)
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> Elsa's match details.....TOC (please see Table of Content.......Oops, I mean
> to be continue).
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Monday, January 17, 2005

Game with Daris at Laguna City

Yesterday (16 Jan 2005) played tennis with Daris at Laguna City after
dinner with some old classmates. The dinner was quite routine (???)
somehow although we were already quite familiar with each other.

Game started from 9:00pm, and you know, never play tennis immediately
after the dinner next time! My stomach was so uncomfortable and all
the food tried to burst out from the deep big hole between my teeth!

Well, the game itself was quite interesting. I found that the
returning of the ball is very important in a single match, because a
single player just cannot take care of the whole court, and if you do
a bad returning, there are so many killing angles and open space for
your opponent to attack!

Another trick of a single match is to keep your opponent running, so
that he cannot hit back the ball easily, and that will increase his
chance of faults.

Yesterday I tried to hit with less power but more control (but not
soft bounce back of ball), and it seems quite good for me.

I am still weak in backhands, but improvement in serving.

Expecting the next game on thursday and also next single match with Daris.

Tuesday, December 28, 2004

Review After the Competition

After the competition and listened to the comments from some colleague, I think I shall target to improve my playing technique in the following areas and priorities:
1) Baseline - first priority to make sure 100% strong and accurate hit back for forehand and may be some defensive slice for backhand.
2) Serve - seems improving, but still not in consistency. Serving goes to the second top of my list 3) Volley - I like volley very much but I think I shall handle the first two tricks before going seriously in volley.

Thursday, December 16, 2004

Game on 11 December 2004

Game on 11 December 2004
~ Written by: Vicky ~

Last Saturday was a good day for tennis. The usual participants were there:
Ivan, Peter, Hara, Tony, Ken, Stanley & myself. The practice was
predominantly games in doubles.

Without my partner, Newman, I decided to concentrate my own training in (1)
controlling my stroke angle and distance & (2) backhand stroke. I tried a
lot of "down the line" shot, which means the ball ends up on the backhand
side of my opponent. I found that this is quite a powerful tool and created
a lot of winners.

Backhand stroke, as all of my opponents can notice, is my weakness...nowhere
to hide. Trouble is, I'm still struggling whether to use double backhand or
single one.

Some people said that my physical strength can easily support a single
backhand. However, it's quite difficult for me to master the technique in
such a short time...Though very tempting to shift as the movement is more
natural and faster than using a double backhand. Anyway, I decided to let
it be, in the court I choose to trust my body in using the best way at that
split second...

Stanley Chan's serve improved after his so-called "Disappointing Game" on
that Thursday. Seemed that he got used to the new balls already. This guy
should not be overlooked because he can really hit beautiful angles...

Tony at last decided to re-string his racquet. He told me that he would do
it this Monday 13th, but until yesterday the 15th, nothing happened. As the
opponent team in the very first match, I'd really love to beat
them...shouldn't push him to re-string...make life easier for me!

Ken was still working on his favourite serve, which if successful, contains
a lot of spin and thrust. Must say that his serve is a potent threat for
receivers...




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Monday, December 13, 2004

Palm Tennis Score Logger

There are some palm freewares for you to download which allow you to use your palm to mark the score for tennis

Tennis Scorcher for Palm OS - Basic Edition v1.1
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Tennis Point Logger v1.2
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Friday, December 10, 2004

Disappointing Game

Yesterday's game was a disappointing game, and I played badly when teamed up
with Daris. After one full week of waiting and expectation, I could not
believe how bad I played.

It might be the balls changed from Dunlop to Slazenger, I don't know, but
Vicky and Ivan were not affected. They beated us 5 - 0 or 6 - 1, I cannot
remember now.

Sure Vicky and Ivan played a lot better than the last game, a lot of volley,
and few mistakes and played with confidence. Oppositely, Daris was not
fitted in conditions because his elbow aches a bit again, and I played
weakly

Although I felt I had some improvement in serving, it is still not
consistent and far away from stable.

See whether I can play on this Saturday for improve my conditions.


Thursday, December 09, 2004

打球不敗

打球不求不敗, 球不敗則不知進步!

Head Heart and Body: 3rd Dec 2004 Game - Stanley & Daris

> Vicky has sent you a link to a weblog:
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> It's a pity that Daris can't attend our tournament.
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> It's of much fun playing with him. As long as the ball doesn't hit the
> net...even the ball is "out", he will catch it and continue with the
> rallies. Where-else can you find such a great tennis machine?
>

Tuesday, December 07, 2004

Doubles - After the Return

From the November/December 2004 issue of TENNIS Magazine

After you hit your return of serve, you have plenty of options for your nextshot.

Your opponent has delivered his serve and you've put your return back inplay. Now what? There are three basic plays you can try, and each has itsown variations. An effective doubles player knows how to mix them up to besuccessful. Here's a rundown of what you can do:

  • Volley Your opponent may choose to serve and stay back (particularly on aweak second serve), so a solid return will give you a chance to move forwardand take the net. If your opponent does serve and volley, but you hit agood, low return and you feel comfortable closing in on the net, you canvolley the next ball out of the air. You'll generally hit this first volleyfrom around the service line, so be sure to hit it with some authority, orat least try to keep it low so your opponents have to volley up.

  • Ground Stroke If you prefer to stay at the baseline, or you didn't hit aneffective return, you can try a ground stroke. Going down the middle is thesafest play because that's where the net is at its lowest point, and theother team may be confused about who covers the shot. Hitting crosscourt is also a high- percentage play, and presents anopportunity to keep the ball below net level and set your partner up for apoach on the next ball. The last option is to drive the ball down the line at the net player. The distance is shorter between you and this player, and the ball will get onhim quickly, potentially forcing a weak reply. Since you're keeping the ballin front of you, there's a good chance it will come back to you. But you'realso leaving yourself open to an angled volley between you on the baselineand your partner at net, which makes the down-the-line shot a riskiertactic.

  • Lob Depending on how fast your opponents close in on the net and the qualityof their first volley, the lob can be useful. If your opponents have put youon the defensive with the first volley, you might need to throw up a highdefensive lob to keep your team in the point. Other times, when you hit agood return that forces your opponent to float a volley, you'll have time toset up and try an aggressive topspin lob that can put you in control of thepoint.

Doubles: Watch the Competition

From the October 2004 issue of TENNIS Magazine

Rather than turning and watching your partner receive serve...

There's a difference of opinion as to what to do when your partner isreturning serve in doubles. Many players in this situation help call theserve in or out, which is fine, and watch their partner hit the return. Thenthey track the ball as it goes over the net and play the point out. I thinkthis is a mistake.

You're better off keeping your focus on your opponents, particularly theopposing net player. Learn to read his body language and you can tell wherethe return is going and how effective it is. If he starts to move across thecourt, you have to be alert because he's looking to poach off a weak return.If he looks up and starts to backpedal, you know your partner tried to lob.You either want to retreat or move forward, depending on the quality of thelob. And if the opposing net player stays still and doesn't do anything,shift your focus to the server because the return is going to him andperhaps you can take advantage of his reply.

...keep your eyes on the opposing team's net player.

The problem with watching your partner hit the return is that in shiftingyour focus to the other side of the net, you can't respond as quickly to theopposing net player. If he or she poaches, you'll have almost no time toreact to the volley. And if your partner cracks a big return, you may not bein the right position to capitalize on it. The smart thing to do is to watchthe serve land and make the call if necessary. If the ball is in, quicklylook at the opposing net player to read his reaction to the return.

Monday, December 06, 2004

3rd Dec 2004 Game - Stanley & Daris

Last friday I played tennis with Daris at Sin Fat Road. It was so tired to play single, and our practice was as follows:

first 10 minutes - front court volley practice for control - so difficulat that I always hit too hard and the balls passed over Daris to the backside.

then 30 minutes for baseline and serving practice. Because the balls were too soft, the speed of the balls was not very fast and therefore I had sufficient time to prepare my action, while on the other hand I had to use extra power to strike on the balls.

final 20 minutes for a game, the results was obvious for a 5-1. I felt I started to know one trick of playing a single game - make your opponent keep running, no matter you are hitting good or not, don't hit directly to your opponent.

Because of playing single, I need to do a lot of moving than playing double, so my legs felt very very tired on the next day.

1st Dec 2004 Game - Stanley Ivan & Daris

Last Thursday's tennis was really exhausted. I swore I wouldn't play tennis again with less four persons!

Still had a lot of problem in serving, not consistent and bad successful rate - will I survive in the coming tennis tournament?

Observations to other players:
Daris - stronger returns were felt, and thanks for teaching us volley.

Ivan - still a very stable player, and stronger than before serving observed. A good baseline player as usual, but can he change to be a good volley attacker?

Monday, November 01, 2004

Head Heart and Body Posting Rule

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2) no personal attack, no foul language but practical jokes are allowed

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