Well... Posted on August 31, 2024 at 09:05:02 PM by jatna77
Well, my predictions and advice were mostly wrong. I failed to remember just how conservative and defensive championship play is. It is a whole different way to play the game compared to regular BC or Pelota.
I understand it strategically: you do not want to risk unforced errors. Still, to me, there is something a bit wussy-ish about rallying until your opponent messes up a catch, rather than making your own destiny by risking an outside shot.
The same thing happens at Dania at the end of their tournament.
The Jai-Alai is still very fun to watch, don't get me wrong! But I can't help but feel that the conservative style is leaving some excitement and offensive potential on the table.
I like alq's suggestion of a concurrent singles tournament. It would balance the conservative defense of doubles.
Big props by the way to Bixente, Urrutia, Laloo, and Etcheberry for coming in cold to a strange court with a strange ball and proceeding to hang with the top veterans of that court. Well done! Replies:
Re(1): Well... - By Jailife16September 1, 2024 at 00:13:14 AM
Quite a show! - By TigerAugust 31, 2024 at 06:43:45 PM
bracket link - By jatna77August 30, 2024 at 08:55:01 PM
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