Technique Is The Guardian of Skill
From PiedPipersHouseOfPong
(Copyright Nov 2009)
In the realm of Pong one does not last too long
Sans the skills that only technique makes strong
Without form it matters not how forceful your will
My good friend, "Technique is the Guardian of Skill"
Muscular might can be applied in many ways wrong
Leading to disastrous defeats at the game of Pong
Is there a better ploy one could ever hope to instill?
My good friend, "Technique is the Guardian of Skill"
Counteract spin with the blade angle correctly aligned
Technique gemstones are valuable like any gold mined
Learn the soft touch, the "in the pocket" way to drill
My good friend, "Technique is the Guardian of Skill"
Pong could be the most technique oriented sport of all
Learn correct form and know how to stroke a Pong ball
It’s better than desire or a tenacious drive if you will
My good friend, "Technique is the Guardian of Skill"
The looper, hitter, and chopper all have no immunity
From technique, without which they have no impunity
You cannot buy or lease it, or inherit it in a father's will
My good friend, "Technique is the Guardian of Skill"
Technique is the precursor to skill, the relation is inherent
And the lack of good form is most often readily apparent
Yet great technique forces all would be foes to chill
My good friend, "Technique is the Guardian of Skill"
Whenever there appears a supreme Champion in the hall
Masterful technique will be executed to stroke the Pong ball
Technique depicts elegance and grace that gives all a thrill
My good friend, "Technique is the Guardian of Skill"
It cannot be bought with all the riches on the face of earth
Yet to enlightened Pongers technique will give new birth
Don't forsake it at your peril, rather embrace it to fulfill
My good friend, "Technique is the Guardian of Skill"
The Pied Piper of Pong