I hate season breaks!

[speedplay]

We recently ended a 6 week long break, and as usual with these breaks, I'm the one who is affected the most!

It's probably because I'm the only one in the team who haven't played in my youth, but it feels so unfair when every one else seems to be able to pick up the bat and start at the same level as they finished last season, while I'm dropping so much of my game!

I don't move my feet enough, my loop is horrible and I'm missing a lot in the short game. The worst part still has to be my serve! It's always been my big weakness, but after these breaks, it is plain horrible!

Not really looking for suggestions on things to do, just wanted to get this off my chest and hear if some one else feels the same way about it?

[RebornTTEvnglist]

As you know we dont really have season breaks, but Xmas break is long enough. I dont really suffer the kind of setback you are talking of, if anything Xmas break spurs me back into the game with more enthusiasm. Glad you're not asking for suggestions cos I dont really have any LOL. Anyway I'm sure you'll get back on top of it soon enough.

[blue_smartie68]

I also hate breaks between seasons... and that's the worst thing about not making finals, the extra week or two of no matches!

I don't think it really knocks my form around too much... just miss the game!

As for the xmas break Reb... last year I played in the Coburg xmas comp. They are the only association that cater for tragics who don't want a break!  Think I'll do it again this year 

[pingpongrob]

We recently ended a 6 week long break, and as usual with these breaks, I'm the one who is affected the most!

It's probably because I'm the only one in the team who haven't played in my youth, but it feels so unfair when every one else seems to be able to pick up the bat and start at the same level as they finished last season, while I'm dropping so much of my game!

I don't move my feet enough, my loop is horrible and I'm missing a lot in the short game. The worst part still has to be my serve! It's always been my big weakness, but after these breaks, it is plain horrible!

Not really looking for suggestions on things to do, just wanted to get this off my chest and hear if some one else feels the same way about it?

Dont you have mates that you can practice with in the off season.
I practice Monday Nights & Friday Nights, the others days I play - even in our Off Season, there is always someone wanting a hit, Sometimes I get lucky and one of the juniors wants to try new equipment, and I get to feed them balls & re-loop them back for 3 hours.

[speedplay]

The problem isn't so much to find some one to play with as it is to find a place to play. The venue is closed during these 6 weeks. There are alternative venues, but those involves driving to them and paying a pretty hefty rent per the hour.