← Writings Body language · Competing — June 20, 2025

Support your partner

“Especially because we are in doubles, I can't show any poor body language because it will affect my partner as well.”

Scan of the handwritten notebook page, June 20, 2025
Notebook page — June 20, 2025

Transcript

Today, I am playing a practice match with my doubles partner. We are going to be playing at his academy and they organized two other people for us to play against. I will be grateful that they set this up and that they are having(?) me and I will be respectful to the coaches. I have an obligation to my partner to keep up good positive energy and support our team. Especially because we are in doubles, I can't show any poor body language because it will affect my partner as well. I will focus on trying to keep my returns low and more cross today, as that will be important to make sure they don't poach and it is sometimes something I struggle with. Most importantly, I will enjoy the match. I don't get opportunities to play doubles very often, and I will be happy that I get to play this great sport with my friend.