Are pro veterans still improving
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Last updated 6 years ago
Leopoldo Gonzales Asked 7 years ago
Are pro veterans like Samsonov still improving? Or are their skills diminishing faster than they can improve?
Alois Rosario Answered 7 years ago
Hi Leopoldo,
This is an interesting question. My feeling is that they are not improving physically but perhaps they are getting smarter and learning more efficient ways of playing. As far as results I find it hard to see but players like Samsonov seem to be holding on incredibly well.
It would be interesting to hear other's views.
Thoughts on this question
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Alois Rosario from PingSkills Posted 7 years ago
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martinand bernard Posted 7 years ago
and not pro? I am 66 old it's difficult to improve but not impossible
Leopoldo Gonzales Posted 7 years ago
My thoughts,
The main things you lose with age is speed and reflexes. However, you still have the ability to improve anticipation, serve, strokes mechanics, strategy. I know at some point we can no longer compensate but that age is debatable. What makes me ask the question is the thought of where a Samsonov in his prime would rank today. I can't see him much higher than where he is right now.
Alois Rosario from PingSkills Posted 7 years ago
Yes I think the same. He really hasn't lost a lot of ability. He is currently No 9 on the ranking list. The highest he could be right now is No.5 where Ovtcharov is at the moment.