This was the last day for the lessons. After six weeks, it was worth every penny. Me and the rest of the group are going to do another six weeks, though we might have a different instructor. I'm still thinking about private lessons as well. Or maybe even just time with the machine pitching balls at me.
I wasn't feeling it at first tonight. My ankle has been bothering me on and off, with a weird kind of pain in the heel that I've had probably since college at various times. I think I did it coming down too hard from an off-balance block in college. I don't even remember. Inactivity and cold makes it worse, of which I've had plenty of lately.
We spent time serving again tonight, and it wasn't great. I finally started to back off on power and just kind of lob it in, only to realize it was still just toss issues. Once I slowed down and took my time, I was able to get about 75% in.
We spent most of the time playing an actual set, in doubles. Sadly, with two games a piece and me serving, we I double faulted after going to deuce. I totally choked. But I only had two double faults total, and I owned the net when I went up. I can't even tell you how much easier it is to worry about one person acting on the ball instead of six.
Tennis seems like kind of a douchey sport, and that reputation isn't helped by the expense of playing it in colder climates, but I've enjoyed watching it for some time, and it's fun to play. I hope I can continue to make it a part of my weekly routine.
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