Monday, February 26, 2007

Clash of civilizations


Tonight the world will see a hair-raising squash battle between Tilmann and myself. My prediction: Tilmann has no skills.
According to the internet, there are four types of squash players:
  • "Retriever"- Usually a very fit player, plays patiently, can retrieve most shots hit by an opponent, but doesn't have a particularly strong attacking game.
  • "Shooter", or "attacking player"- May be a patient player as well, but is more comfortable trying to hit winning shots or going for "nicks". Generally has very good shot accuracy and deception skills.
  • "Power Player"- Tries to overpower their opponent by hitting the ball with extreme pace. Not known for their fitness, or patience.
  • "All-Around Player"- Is comfortable playing all different styles and places, comfortable in all areas of the court.
Now, Tilmann is known as a "shooter"; what Tilmann doesn't know is that I'm not just a "retriever" but a "power player" as well, so I'm actually two players rolled into one. This makes it, statistically speaking, twice as likely that I'll win.
Spectators are welcome.

1 comment:

karsten said...

My opponent has promised to log himself in here and give a full report of the game.