Alright, so I’ve been meaning to talk about this “e shimizu tennis” thing. Heard some folks buzzing about it, you know how it is, new shiny object in the tennis world. Figured I’d dive in and see if it was all talk or if there was something really to it. My own little experiment, you could say.
Getting Started with E Shimizu Tennis
So, what even is it? From what I gathered, it’s supposed to be this new way to practice, maybe sharpen your game without always needing a court or a partner. I got it set up, which wasn’t too bad, honestly. Just followed the instructions. At first, I was pretty skeptical. Another gadget, right? But I told myself, give it a fair shot.
The first session was… interesting. Felt a bit awkward, not gonna lie. Swinging in my living room, trying to get the timing right. It’s not like hitting a real ball, that’s for sure. There’s this virtual opponent, or sometimes just drills. My initial shots were all over the place. Lots of virtual net balls, let me tell ya.
The Grind: Practice and More Practice
I decided to stick with it for a bit. Focused on the forehand drills mostly, because, well, mine can always use work. The system, or whatever you call this “e shimizu tennis” setup, it tracks your swings, gives you some feedback. Sometimes useful, sometimes a bit generic. But I kept at it.
- Day 1: Felt like a total beginner again. Clumsy.
- Day 3: Started to get a feel for the timing a little better. Less wild shanks.
- Day 7: Actually won a few points against the medium-level virtual guy. Felt like a small victory!
One thing I noticed was it really forced me to watch the “ball” – or the digital representation of it – super closely. In real tennis, sometimes my focus wanders, you know? But here, if you don’t lock in, you’re toast. So that was a plus, I guess. Made me think about my concentration more.
The backhand module though, man, that was a struggle. My backhand’s my weaker side anyway, and this thing was ruthless. But I kept plugging away, trying to make those virtual shots land in.
So, What’s the Verdict?
After a few weeks of messing around with this “e shimizu tennis,” I’ve got some thoughts. It’s not gonna replace real court time. No way. The feel of the strings hitting the ball, the movement, the strategy against a real person – that’s irreplaceable. You just can’t get that from a screen or a sensor.
However, is it useless? Nah, I wouldn’t say that. For certain things, like drilling specific shots over and over, or when you absolutely can’t get to a court, it’s… okay. It’s a tool. Maybe good for reaction times too. I did feel like my consistency on certain shots improved a tiny bit, at least in the simulation. Whether that translates perfectly to the real court, jury’s still out a bit on that one for me.
It’s one of those things. If you go in thinking it’s a magic bullet, you’ll be disappointed. But as a supplementary practice thing? Yeah, maybe. For me, it was an interesting experiment. Glad I tried it, just to see. But you’ll still find me on the actual courts most of the time. Nothing beats the real deal.
