Pete, I can understand your frustration, but surely you can
know that--as unfortunate it is to say it--some players run very
hot and very cold, and as much as you watch and wager, you should
be very, very savvy to that. I know I am when I'm attending Orlando
Jai Alai or wagering on Miami.
At Miami, I generally see very good effort from all the players.
At times, Enrique doesn't have it at all; he will just play a
'go for broke' style and miss, making him an easy drop
in wagering and making it easier to wager Then, when he's on,
and serving those aces in singles, look out.
At Dania, any long time jai alai fan knows--and I may take some
heat on this--FOR A FACT, Arriaga runs really hot and cold, and
runs that way day to day. Some nights, he comes out and doesn't
have it; the next night, different story. And Solozabal? The epitome
of hot and cold for much longer stretches. Laurent is the same
way but even longer stretches...sometimes for weeks on end.
The absolute worst lack of effort I have ever witnessed in my
life, for an entire season was Elizalde, the last time he played
at Orlando. The prior season, he gave all out effort and was the
most wins backcourter. The next season, he hardly tried and was
pathetic. BUT, he was such an easy leave out in wagering. Second
worst was Gallardo his last season at Orlando. The prior season,
he was most wins champ, and the next season, with the addition
of Barronio, he just threw in the towel, but again, and easy leave
out in wagering.
We all get aggravated with wagering. It's part of the game. And
I can't tell you how irritating it is to see a player overserve
on game point in your favor in singles or even doubles. There
is a lot of choking in this sport, just like any pro sport. Some
have better mental games than others, and that's just one big
variable in this sport.
