Hello,
It was an incredibly long day of matches for me today. I only played two matches but they each lasted
3 1/2 hours - a total of 7 hours of match time! It really is a test of concentration and you consistently have to shoot well or they will knock you away. The only break you get is 5 minutes between the second and third game. Other than that it is continuous play. They also tighten the wickets after each match and I can tell you these are the tightest wickets I've ever played. No excuses though, I'm having an amazing experience and am playing some phenomenal croquet or "croqie" as they like to call it.
My first match this morning was against Aussie, Pam Gentle. I won the first game 7-6 and then she won the next two 7-3 and 7-5. This was a very close match and although I certainly would have loved to win it, I was really pleased with how I played. We started at 11:00 a.m., finished at 2:30 p.m. and then my next match started at 3:00 p.m.
My afternoon opponent was Phyllis Young of New Zealand. I made 3 jump shots during this match but she was incredibly tough on long roquets and was constantly knocking me out of position. She sank an 80 foot shot between the 1st and 2nd wicket - it was unbelievable. Needless to say we both were going for it.
I won the first game 7-6, then she got the next one 7-5 and then held on to win 7-2 in the third and final game. I definitely had nothing left in the tank after that one.
Two more matches tomorrow. Then, depending on the final results, I will either go into the main draw or into consolation. I'm going to continue to give it my best.
Tune in tomorrow...
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