A match full of uncertainty, especially with Dave Goodyer suffering with an injury which prevents too much movement.  It was going to be a tough match! However, our fears were dispelled as the Waterside H trio each gained 2 games plus the doubles against Lesley Jerram and Gerry White.  Once again, Tony Tidswell’s style (and pimpled bat!) had the opposition struggling, including Anne Longland, who he took to 5 sets, before finally succumbing to her, the player of the night.  Dave moved well, enjoying “opening-up” on occasions and confusing the opposition with his below-table-top level scoop shots.  Jeff grew in confidence as the evening progressed, effectively employing angled block defence, with rare attacking play.

Although there was a good deal of canny chopping and moving around the table, there were many instances of good, open rallies, where smashes were quickly returned in succession.  Counter-hitting was very good on both sides and home advantage paid off often.

A most pleasing evening and 7-3 result, which was rather flattering for Waterside H.

Jeff

Another clash between Waterside and Southampton West sides, saw Waterside H team ending the match win a 7-3 win. Both Dave and Tony won all three of their games but Super Tony’s scores were most emphatic! Tony annihilated the opposition by winning each game in three straight sets, not allowing any opponent to score more than 7 points in any one set. Clearly, the pimpled rubber played havoc with his adversaries’ attempts to spin and chop their way through his defences. Dave’s games were skilfully won through his greater consistency, skill and guile. This was a well-earned result, with a late finish following several long games, and moves the squad up the Division 2 results’ table.

Jeff Davies