Three Little Pigs - A TT Story

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   Once upon a time there were three little pigs and a big bad wolf who all played table tennis at the same club.  So one little pig decided to build his game around his flat hitting.   When he got his game worked out he decided to challenge the big bad wolf.  It started well with him hitting a lot of winners and winning the first game. But gradually the tide turned and he lost in 4 (4-11 in the last).  The big bad wolf pushed out his chest and said.
For a little pig who is not even hairy
You play a game that is certainly scary.
Your shots do instantly the point win
Whenever you manage to land them in.
But heavy push and strong loop both kept deep and low.
Was the strategy that to your game was the death blow.

The second little pig built his game around looping from both sides.  When it was time for him to play BBW,  the first game was beautiful to watch with topspin rallies galore.   Then the points got shorter and rarely went past the 4th ball with BBW coming out on top most of the time.  BBW got an easy 3-0 victory.  After the match BBW commented.

Little pig your loops are way up there in level.
It is almost like you made a deal with the devil.
But in any deal you must always read the fine print.
Think serve and return if you need some kind of hint.
Just balance out your level of loop and short game.
And I guarantee the match results will never be the same.

The third little pig decided to play a blocking game.  He was a very popular practice partner since he loved to push serve returns and block loops for his partners.  He even practiced regularly with some of the better players at the club.  When he got to play BBW the results were surprising.   All the games were close and they went the full five.  Still in the end BBW squeaked out a win 11-9 in the 5th.  Shaking his head he said

A pig with a game like a great strong wall.
Bricks of solid blocks held with mortar of strong pushes to prevent fall.
In days past at higher level and youthful fitness.
Power loops blasted through that wall you would have been witness.
And placement so deep and spin so strong.
Your blocks would most certainly have been long.
Now you may never make it to nation's team
But you will cause a lot of good club players to scream.  
Oh, and just one more thing I have to say
I need a practice partner for every Wednesday.

Mark - More of a warthog than a little pig.

Edited by mjamja - 01/14/2021 at 12:13pm