The 2015 Midwest Circuit is about to start.
If you compete in any of the participating midwest circuit tournaments during 2015, you will be a part of the circuit.
Circuit points are gained by finishing first or second in any USATT rated event.
Prize money will be distributed as follows...
over 2000 division 1st $600 2nd $200
under 2000 division 1st $600 2nd $200
junior division 1st $600 2nd $200
You are playing in a tournament against a very high-rated opponent. After a series of great points, the match is now 2-2 and you are down 9-6 in the final game. With 4 more great points, you have gain the lead 10-9 MATCH POINT. What should you do?
Should you play your biggest, wildest, fastest forehand possible?
Or, should you just push and block hoping not to make a mistake?
Psalm 27:4 One thing I have desired of the Lord, that will I seek:
that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life,
to behold the beauty of the Lord, and to inquire in His temple.
When playing against an overweight opponent, there are a few things that you must remember.
#1 Don’t underestimate him based on his size
#2 Realize that he probably stays very close to the table
#3 Realize that he will likely have difficulty moving in-and-out
#4 Realize that he probably uses his wrist well and can be very deceptive with his shots
Throughout the Bible, we can see that God often chooses to use unlikely heros. For example, the apostle Paul was one of the greatest preachers and he says in the Bible that he didn’t have excellent speech. His greatness was in the message that he preached… He preached Christ.
In matches, it is critical to adjust your in-between-point-speed based on several factors. If you have lost several consecutive points, take your time before serving or receiving. If you are feeling fatigued near the end of the match, take your time. If you are unsure of the proper strategy to use next, take your time. If you feel in control of the match and physically feel good, then it is a great strategy to play fast between points and finish the match asap.
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