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Tennis, Good Health, and Longevity
« on: April 07, 2025, 04:56:29 pm »
Most Americans know the importance of regular exercise to maintain good physical and mental health.  A study of how various sports extend life expectancies revealed that tennis was THE very best sport for a long life.  You can't make this stuff up.

I play six times a week, so I will probably live to be 142.  But I'm here to help, so I will reveal some of my best ideas on tennis and the healthy living it promotes.

Doubles tennis cuts down on the need for one player to cover a pretty big court, so a lot of doubles sets are played.
It occurred to me that you can encourage your partner to up his/her game with some point-by-point advice as the set progresses.

Remember these important tips to tell your partner after they fail to return the tennis ball:

1.  How could you miss that easy shot?
2.  What's the matter with you today?
3.  I think you need glasses.
4.  Do you need to take a break?
5.  I could have made that volley left-handed.
6.  Come on now, let's really try.
7.  No, hit the ball OVER the net.
8.  I need some help here!
9.  You're not very good at this game, are you.
10.  Okay, that's it.  I'm getting myself a new partner.

These are just the team-player phrases that will encourage your partner to (fill in the blank).

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Re: Tennis, Good Health, and Longevity
« Reply #1 on: April 07, 2025, 05:06:21 pm »
Tennis is like golf only with a larger ball.  Hit and go chase it.
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Re: Tennis, Good Health, and Longevity
« Reply #2 on: April 07, 2025, 05:09:02 pm »
Why the font size (asking for my kid that just walked in the room)... ?

That aside, there was some good humor in this and tennis is a great sport (until you blow out your shoulder as I have)... Loved it, even won a few tennis tournaments (amateur). It was a fun way to meet some good folks in small towns.

The funny thing is you will ask yourself all those questions to yourself ... trying to push yourself to play better.
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Re: Tennis, Good Health, and Longevity
« Reply #3 on: April 07, 2025, 05:09:03 pm »
Quote from: Wingnut on April 07, 2025, 05:06:21 pm
Tennis is like golf only with a larger ball.  Hit and go chase it.

You've never watched a tennis match, have you?
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Re: Tennis, Good Health, and Longevity
« Reply #4 on: April 07, 2025, 05:16:16 pm »
Quote from: Sighlass on April 07, 2025, 05:09:02 pm
Why the font size (asking for my kid that just walked in the room)... ?



The message board developer gave all users the option of different font sizes and characteristics.  (Look that word up in the dictionary, and use your dictionary often.  That practice will serve you well throughout your life.)  I avail myself of these options, but few others do, for some strange reason.  They make the writing easier to read. 
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Re: Tennis, Good Health, and Longevity
« Reply #5 on: April 07, 2025, 05:18:16 pm »
Quote from: ChemEngrMBA on April 07, 2025, 05:09:03 pm
You've never watched a tennis match, have you?

If the TV has a CC font that big.  Hell No.

I hope you were never a line judge with eyesight like yours.
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« Reply #6 on: April 07, 2025, 06:01:02 pm »
Quote from: ChemEngrMBA on April 07, 2025, 05:16:16 pm
The message board developer gave all users the option of different font sizes and characteristics.  (Look that word up in the dictionary, and use your dictionary often.  That practice will serve you well throughout your life.)  I avail myself of these options, but few others do, for some strange reason.  They make the writing easier to read. 

Take this
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Re: Tennis, Good Health, and Longevity
« Reply #7 on: April 07, 2025, 06:19:50 pm »
Ha!  I love the sport, but I'm not so sure about your doubles partner tips. 

Our team just won our local USTA league and are headed to State in a few weeks, so I think we'll keep doing what we've been doing.
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Re: Tennis, Good Health, and Longevity
« Reply #8 on: April 08, 2025, 08:19:18 pm »
Quote from: Polly Ticks on April 07, 2025, 06:19:50 pm
Ha!  I love the sport, but I'm not so sure about your doubles partner tips. 

Our team just won our local USTA league and are headed to State in a few weeks, so I think we'll keep doing what we've been doing.



The post was all in fun!  Hello.
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Re: Tennis, Good Health, and Longevity
« Reply #9 on: April 08, 2025, 08:30:12 pm »
Quote from: ChemEngrMBA on April 08, 2025, 08:19:18 pm
The post was all in fun!  Hello.

Yes, that was why my first word was "Ha".  :seeya:
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