Practice and training partner

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Roy J
Roy J Asked 7 years ago

How do I find a partner to practice with? I play once a week with my pal who had a stroke 7 years ago and can't really spin the ball so the scoring is weighted in my favour. I also play doubles once a week but always have different partners and different opponents.

Roy


Alois Rosario
Alois Rosario Answered 7 years ago

Hi Roy,

You may be able to ask someone at the group where you play doubles or find a club in your area.  Is this something that you have already explored?

Practice partners are not always easy to find but the search is worth persevering with.


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Roy J

Roy J Posted 7 years ago

Yes, in short. All the local clubs seem to major on their junior groups....no mention of oldies like me and would approach them if all else fails


Mark H

Mark H Posted 7 years ago

Where do you live Roy ?

 

You could always put a question up on here asking for partners in your location.


Roy J

Roy J Posted 7 years ago

Hi Mark

Sorry for delay; only today seen the question. I live in Bedfordshire, UK


Mark H

Mark H Posted 7 years ago

That's a pity, not far from me in the context of worldwide but a bit far to be a practice partner, I live in Orpington.

I would make a post on here just in case there is someone closer to you. 

I would also definetly join a club even if it seems the coaching is geared towards junior players. I played at home on my table with my neighbour and going to a club has been the best move I made. 


Roy J

Roy J Posted 7 years ago

yeah but o bet you a'int 70 like me.......


Alois Rosario

Alois Rosario from PingSkills Posted 7 years ago

Lots of 70 year olds in clubs.


Mark H

Mark H Posted 7 years ago

Alois is right, 

I think the oldest down my club is a very skillful 82 yr old !. 

 

 


Mark H

Mark H Posted 7 years ago

There are plenty of younger players in the club  than that though who fit into your age bracket. I think with club TT it really doesn't matter what age you are. You will play players based on your level regardless of age. 

 

 


Roy J

Roy J Posted 7 years ago

You might well have a point, and I do not feel that old.


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