When I pick up the ball and it feels nice and light and small I know I'm going to have a good day. But if I picked it up and it's big and heavy, I know I'm liable to get into a little trouble.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
I just like the ball in my hands whether I'm running it or catching it.
Because I'm fairly big, I like to use my body. So I'll control the ball, even when there's a player on me, and then I'll pass.
I'm the kind of person that if I try to throw it hard, it doesn't come out as good. So my whole thought process is to stay smooth, stay on top of the ball, and just get my hand out in front.
Small players learn to be intuitive, to anticipate, to protect the ball. A guy who weighs 90 kilos doesn't move like one who weighs 60. In the playground I always played against much bigger kids and I always wanted the ball. Without it, I feel lost.
But, at the moment, when I step on the pitch, when I have the ball I know it's mine. It's just a feeling.
I always keep a ball in the car. You never know.
I can't be impatient. It would show on the floor, and I won't compete if I'm thinking about getting the ball.
My object is to stop the guy with the ball before he gains another inch.
I watch the ball fiercely to see its height and speed off my opponent's racket so I can decide how I want to hit it.
I like the ball in a big game. I'm not afraid to take it.