Category: Ramblings
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Introduction: What the Game Demands, and What We Avoid There aren’t many times I walk off the court thinking, “That’s it. That’s the 20th Ball in human form.” But today, I saw it. His name was Josh. Before I break down his game, I want to be real about something else. Something personal. I’m the…
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Four Paddles. Four Selves. One demands presence. One covers absence. One lets me play. One reminds me who I am when I feel everything. This game isn’t just about mechanics. It’s about recognition.Who you are today. What version of your body, your rhythm, your mind is stepping onto the court. Sometimes I’m sharp. I feel…
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May 3rd It’s been a week since I stepped into my first tournament. A real one. A real test. And not just of skill—but of presence, endurance, and honesty with myself. I recorded a few voice notes right after it ended, and again a couple days later. But now, with some distance, this week has…
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April 30,2025 My dogs, my dogs… It took me a week, but I can finally wrap my head around what that tournament meant—what it revealed. Let’s not waste time dressing it up:I wasn’t prepared.Not mentally. Not physically. Not strategically.And that’s what really hits—because the skill was never the issue. I wasn’t locked in with myself.…
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PrefaceThere are days when training isn’t just reps—it’s a reckoning. March 13th and 14th weren’t casual days. They were calculated chaos, full-court confrontations, and deeply layered refinements. I’ve played a lot lately, but not like this—not at this pitch, not with this precision. These sessions didn’t just challenge physicality. They demanded clarity of mind, discernment…
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Preface Saturday, March 8th, 2025 wasn’t about drills. It wasn’t about warmups or techniques in isolation. It was about immersion finding that rare space in a session where every shot has intention, where fatigue is ignored in service of rhythm, and where the act of hitting becomes the study. I’m documenting this not because it…
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You can win 6 out of 8 but the two losses mean the most. Some days on the court feel like a battle, others like a lesson. This session? A bit of both. Two hours. Eight games. Decent pace. Plenty of takeaways. At the start, everything felt crisp—the movement, the defense, the offensive pressure. But…
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Jan 29,2025 Mindset & Approach • Everyone is beatable. No matter the skill level, I can match it. The key is believing that and playing accordingly. • Biggest weakness: playing too loose when having fun. I lose focus when I’m not aggressive and hyper-competitive. • When I’m dialed in, I play with a different type…
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All I can say is I was on the court. No excuses—knee-deep in a glass of LALO with only two hours of sleep. Match one, mentally still reluctant to play in the league in general. This match half the game was 5 all. They unhitched the trailer shortly after a few, well timed mistakes. We…