30+ shots in a ITST match

[Banthasmaker]

It's certainly the longuest point I had to play :
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qugl2hf2yKU
It's from a close match I had against Flabio 2 Danone, I won 7-6 6-4, and he is a super-tough defender!
Have you ever had a longer point?

[Chederer]

i was thinking someone might come to net....

[Banthasmaker]

i was thinking someone might come to net....

You are probably right, in the full highlight of the match there is many volley points, but we know well each other and we are both back court players.
Furthermore, it was a break point! xD

[Coolhand Texas]

I only counted 27 shots??

[Banthasmaker]

I only counted 27 shots??

There is actually 34 shots, serve and fault included.

[TomBs]

I guess he was counting using the imperial system.

[Banthasmaker]

I guess he was counting using the imperial system.

OMG it's too hard for me !

[djarvik]

Without disrespect - I think this rally was extremely lame. Sorry.

Granted it is long, but watch where your shots are landing. None of you taking any risks and all you do is push the ball back. Any one of these rally shots could be put away by anyone who is relatively decent risker. So really, you both were just too afraid to pull the trigger. And whats up with the RB shots then quick LB to snap back into position? Either go to net with RB or put it away.

Sorry for being rude, just call it as I see it man.

"Have you ever had a longer point?"

Yes. I would love to record some of my exchanges with Moralspain. Not to brag or anything, but they are just as long if not longer and we actually take risks....lots of them....and come to net - run back. Xavi is one of the best at tracking balls down and then attacking when he has a split second. I am sure he will second my opinion.....even if being too nice most times hahaha!

Another player that I can't escape long points from is Mack. Same story, lots of risk...a bit less volley....but the cross court rallies are intense. He hits cross court shots better then anyone, for sure.

SMP androyo is another player. I just love our deep heave top spins, we exchange sometimes for 20+ shots all LT risks deep....incredible.

[Banthasmaker]

There is four risks shot in the exchange. But it's true that we aren't fan of RT or double trigger, we now how to use it but when we have a match together, we both limit our use of it because it makes the MS match become somewhat boring and repetitve. (serve-winner or serve-return-winner)

[djarvik]

There is four risks shot in the exchange. But it's true that we aren't fan of RT or double trigger, we now how to use it but when we have a match together, we both limit our use of it because it makes the MS match become somewhat boring and repetitve. (serve-winner or serve-return-winner)

That is because both of you are simply not good enough to handle and return risk. Basically in your mind risk=winner (as you describe it).

Believe me when I tell you, far from it.

I am all about LT risk.....and I can't see any in your exchange. can you point them out? ...just curious.

...and sorry, didn't mean to offend or anything man.....but really, your balls are landing just around service line....never close to baseline or side line.

EDIT: just watched the video again. I am now sure that LT risks were not used at all. Maybe 1-2 RT? ....but then again yo guys hit most shots with RB so that in itself gives it a bit more pace.

[SoundfSilence]

I thought of you djarvik, when I watched Youzny vs Nadal US Open match. Did you see the dropshots Youzny was hitting? Some great ones! And I remember, he hit it like it was RT (or R1 on PS3) dropshot!! Cheesy play man

[Coolhand Texas]

Damn djarvik take it easy on the man.

[djarvik]

I thought of you djarvik, when I watched Youzny vs Nadal US Open match. Did you see the dropshots Youzny was hitting? Some great ones! And I remember, he hit it like it was RT (or R1 on PS3) dropshot!! Cheesy play man

Youzny has a great down the line BH RT+LT risk

[djarvik]

Damn djarvik take it easy on the man.

Sorry, just trying to be honest and help. If no one says anything, the guys wont improve....you need someone to speak the truffffff! ...in order for you to advance.

[Coolhand Texas]

I think we all understand your appreciation for a fine tennis match.