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My college dorm had a ping-pong (table tennis) tournament. The second=place finisher was very aggressive, with lots of slams and spin. The winner just stood there and returned everything. Just exactly like what’s described in the strip.
This reminds me of college basketball before the shot clock, when teams would get a lead in the second half and play keep away…made the game almost unwatchable, but if you’re playing within the rules there’s not much you can do (except amend the rules)
Isn’t that a lot of modern tennis, the two players back on the baselines hitting the ball to each other, mixing it up forehand-backhand but just a battle to the first mistake?
lee85736 over 4 years ago
This one hits too close to home for me. When someone forces you to play their game instead of yours, it’s really hard to be a good sport.
Liverlips McCracken Premium Member over 4 years ago
I don’t know who said “It’s winning” at the end, but both Tank and Barb have earned the right to say it.
OldIndy over 4 years ago
My college dorm had a ping-pong (table tennis) tournament. The second=place finisher was very aggressive, with lots of slams and spin. The winner just stood there and returned everything. Just exactly like what’s described in the strip.
Ellis97 over 4 years ago
When I play ping pong, I sometimes get hit in the eye.
MS72 over 4 years ago
I’ve seen football games like that. The winning team wasn’t flashy or had marvelous plays. Just ran at the defense until it got tired…
MichaelHelwig over 4 years ago
I take is whining Bill can’t make any winning shots either.
Life’s a Beach over 4 years ago
This reminds me of college basketball before the shot clock, when teams would get a lead in the second half and play keep away…made the game almost unwatchable, but if you’re playing within the rules there’s not much you can do (except amend the rules)
Polsixe over 4 years ago
Isn’t that a lot of modern tennis, the two players back on the baselines hitting the ball to each other, mixing it up forehand-backhand but just a battle to the first mistake?
Bruce388 over 4 years ago
We had a doubles team in a league that played that way. One opponent, who was strung on the tight side, threw a tantrum about it one night.
Linguist over 4 years ago
I couldn’t help wondering if this is not a self-portrait, Mr. Hinds?
Timothy Madigan Premium Member over 4 years ago
When you get opponents like that, you just use them for practice….
practice your drop shot. practice your cross court shot. practice aiming for the corners. practice your slice
Get them running around… they’ll tire out over time.