Doubles and Human Backboards

Sometimes, I play doubles just for fun. I really prefer to play singles. But every once in a while, on a lark, I play doubles. I found some retired teachers that play a mean game of doubles. Talk about maximizing athletic potential. These guys are like human backboards. Nothing pretty, but the ball always stays in play. I can never put the ball away. Every shot I make finds it's way back. Eventually, I start forcing play. Basic mental management entails never becoming impatient. But I am impatient, sometimes. And sometimes, I invite errors. These retired teachers maximize their pensions and early retirement playing on the public courts. They put themselves out to pasture in Central Park, focusing on tennis, of course.