How do you deal with mean opponents???
For me i block everyhing out and focus on the ball and keep the pressure on the opponent just don't let up.
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Permalink Reply by Tim Prapong on
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Look at them constantly, then tell them in a matter of fact voice, "You've got a problem."
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Permalink Reply by Mike Dong on
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Wait for the overhead opportunity and nail them between the eyes! Work on that ball placement lol.
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Permalink Reply by Mark / The Mayor on
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Well said. Just get down to business and win it!
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Permalink Reply by Kelvinator on
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How do you mean by "mean"?
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Permalink Reply by Lendl Jr. (4.5) on
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When I play someone who has a cocky attitude, I walk up to them and say "you ready to get beat?" hee hee heee... You should see the look on their face! hahahahahahahahahaha.
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Permalink Reply by Decker on
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This is a really good question! I played a match last month and every call I made was questioned by my opponent. He made such a big deal out of it. He called an umpire over to help with the calls. The next call that I made was questioned, then questioned again for another call. Each and every time I was confronted, the umpire agreed with my calls. He served his first ball and questioned my out call. I told him to play tennis and stop crying. He then yelled at the umpire, "1st serve." Wow, it was frustrating. At one of the side changes, he told me that it wasn't personal... I said, "It is totally personal." I used my rage to focus on my game. I was already winning; so I beat him even worse!!! I was so upset, I didn't speak to him after the match.
It took the fun out of the game for sure...
My thinking: If someone makes a bad call, it is not on purpose. Even line judges make mistakes. If my opponent wins because of one or two bad calls, then I didn't deserve to win anyway.
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