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a kennedy

(35,966 posts)
Fri Mar 27, 2026, 08:46 PM Friday

Tennis: Zverev bounces the gawd damn ball 10 times before he serves it too!!!!!!! Just like the

gawd damn Joker!!!!!! PLEASE JUST HIT THE BALL.....and I know they ALL have their quirks....but sheesh. I hope my man, Sinner kicks his ass. Already did the first set, now finish him off Jannik.

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Tennis: Zverev bounces the gawd damn ball 10 times before he serves it too!!!!!!! Just like the (Original Post) a kennedy Friday OP
I can't watch the screamers Mysterian Friday #1
The screaming increases adrenaline and puts power in their swing. Callmecrazy Friday #3
The screaming does nothing to increase adrenaline or power Mysterian Friday #4
I get the need to develop a rhythm before serving, but it would seem 4 or 5 x would be sufficient... hlthe2b Friday #2
The Kiai (forceful and loud short lived exclamation) in Karate Prairie_Seagull Yesterday #5

Callmecrazy

(3,070 posts)
3. The screaming increases adrenaline and puts power in their swing.
Fri Mar 27, 2026, 09:23 PM
Friday

This is professional tennis, not pickleball. Turn down the volume on your TV if it bothers you so much. there's a lot of money to be won in these matches.

Mysterian

(6,478 posts)
4. The screaming does nothing to increase adrenaline or power
Fri Mar 27, 2026, 09:43 PM
Friday

What an absurd and uneducated post.

hlthe2b

(113,913 posts)
2. I get the need to develop a rhythm before serving, but it would seem 4 or 5 x would be sufficient...
Fri Mar 27, 2026, 09:14 PM
Friday

OCD, I guess...

Prairie_Seagull

(4,684 posts)
5. The Kiai (forceful and loud short lived exclamation) in Karate
Sat Mar 28, 2026, 11:28 AM
Yesterday

Is designed to confuse, startle and intimidate the opponent. It aids in breathing as well. I know the startle and intimidation is the primary reason to use it. I do not understand why the ATP or WTA allow this. To me it's a hindrance to the the opponent.

Yes I am talking about you SABALINKA (womens #1)

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