Practice and training partner
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Roy J Asked 8 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 Answered 8 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 Posted 8 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 Posted 8 years ago
Where do you live Roy ?
You could always put a question up on here asking for partners in your location.
Roy J Posted 8 years ago
Hi Mark
Sorry for delay; only today seen the question. I live in Bedfordshire, UK
Mark H Posted 8 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 Posted 8 years ago
yeah but o bet you a'int 70 like me.......
Lots of 70 year olds in clubs.
Mark H Posted 8 years ago
Alois is right,
I think the oldest down my club is a very skillful 82 yr old !.
Mark H Posted 8 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 Posted 8 years ago
You might well have a point, and I do not feel that old.