I want to preface this with saying that I enjoy your podcast, think you are a good coach, and agree with you almost across the board. In this case, there is one thing that I think is important about the drive from transition that you did not mention. When the other team is at the kitchen line and you are not, they have an advantage in the rally on you. That advantage is that your feet are way more exposed in the transition zone then theirs are at the kitchen and the further away you are from the kitchen line the less court you can see without looking through the net. If you reset from the transition zone then you are taking away that advantage by moving up to the kitchen line with them. If you decide to attack in transition, your feet are exposed for their counter attack.
I was told by somebody that attacking from the transition zone also depends on skill level gradient. The example they used is that somebody trying to attack from the T-Zone should be at least equal to or better than the person they are attacking at the kitchen. i.e. A 3.0/3.5 should not try attacking a 4.0 from the transition zone. What are your thoughts on this? Also, what is your opinion of hitting a drip (drive drop hybrid shot that dips) instead of a pure drive from the transition zone?
Everything you explain makes perfect sense. I was laughing though thinking about you watching our group play. Either it would be good for laughs or you might hit us with a “special needs” coaching surcharge😂. I did have a question though. With all the talk about paddles, do you think the average recreational player would benefit from those high velocity paddles? I’m thinking if you don’t have basic skills down a high performance paddle won’t make up for it. In your opinion when do you think someone might want to try a high level paddle? Btw good luck in SLC will be cheering you and Anna on as always.
@@janaadams7958 “special needs coaching surcharge”😂😂 that’s hilarious. I covered the answer to your question kind of, in my last pod cast. Short answer is yes, I think the best move is to go for a powerful paddle, because it will enhance your skills more quickly
I just watched you and Anna play quarter and semis at Utah. You guys played well but seemed like you’re not connected. Weird question (sorry) but are you guys not a couple anymore?
I sat right behind them at the mixed doubles final and also found it strange how stoic they were with each other in time outs. James if you're reading this, I think you and Anna would play better together if you remembered that it's a game and had more fun together.
Communicating the intention to be nice is A+++. You didn't have to do that but you did. Most would not, but you are not "most".
You’re the man, as always
@JamesIgnatowich Thank you. I appreciate that you find value in my comments. - moving my cones back to 3ft has been worth .5 level.
Utah loves you, too. My bro. Good luck this week!
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I want to preface this with saying that I enjoy your podcast, think you are a good coach, and agree with you almost across the board. In this case, there is one thing that I think is important about the drive from transition that you did not mention. When the other team is at the kitchen line and you are not, they have an advantage in the rally on you. That advantage is that your feet are way more exposed in the transition zone then theirs are at the kitchen and the further away you are from the kitchen line the less court you can see without looking through the net. If you reset from the transition zone then you are taking away that advantage by moving up to the kitchen line with them. If you decide to attack in transition, your feet are exposed for their counter attack.
That is a good point but the drive is harder to control and return well so the chances of it coming back at your feet are less.
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I was told by somebody that attacking from the transition zone also depends on skill level gradient. The example they used is that somebody trying to attack from the T-Zone should be at least equal to or better than the person they are attacking at the kitchen. i.e. A 3.0/3.5 should not try attacking a 4.0 from the transition zone. What are your thoughts on this?
Also, what is your opinion of hitting a drip (drive drop hybrid shot that dips) instead of a pure drive from the transition zone?
Everything you explain makes perfect sense. I was laughing though thinking about you watching our group play. Either it would be good for laughs or you might hit us with a “special needs” coaching surcharge😂. I did have a question though. With all the talk about paddles, do you think the average recreational player would benefit from those high velocity paddles? I’m thinking if you don’t have basic skills down a high performance paddle won’t make up for it. In your opinion when do you think someone might want to try a high level paddle? Btw good luck in SLC will be cheering you and Anna on as always.
@@janaadams7958 “special needs coaching surcharge”😂😂 that’s hilarious. I covered the answer to your question kind of, in my last pod cast. Short answer is yes, I think the best move is to go for a powerful paddle, because it will enhance your skills more quickly
@@JamesIgnatowich yes you sure did! I watched it yesterday🥰
I just watched you and Anna play quarter and semis at Utah. You guys played well but seemed like you’re not connected. Weird question (sorry) but are you guys not a couple anymore?
I sat right behind them at the mixed doubles final and also found it strange how stoic they were with each other in time outs. James if you're reading this, I think you and Anna would play better together if you remembered that it's a game and had more fun together.
@@fireman4him275 we are no longer a couple! It was mutual and we are on good terms though