My First Match

by Norman
(Jeddah, Saudi Arabia)

After my four months of holding a racket, I joined a tournament. I played with a young and tough young player. I didn't know what to do then since I was just a beginner.

He dropped the ball in every corner. I was so rattled. I can't even return the ball normally. The game ended in favor of him with 3-8. The result made me pondered and encouraged me more to pursue.

I practiced hard and went to training almost everyday to improve my shots...I didn't notice that I was already in the semi-final to meet again the tough boy who had beaten me in my first official encounter.

This time, I've learned his styles of playing... This time, I took the game with 8-3...

Moreover, I am very happy seeing this article. At least now, I learn not to be disappointed every time I lose the match... But rather I need to discover what go/went wrong in the match and learn from it...

Thanks for the article... I love it...