[Overhead in the Treatment Room/OTR] Episode 1. Tennis

🎤 Overheard in the Treatment Room 🎤

🎾 : Do you play tennis?

🧐 Me: How did you know that?

🎾 I saw that ball.

😆 Me: Oh! That one! Yeah, I’ve been playing for about a year now. I’m still a beginner. Have you tried it?

🎾 Yeah, I’ve played for about two years… maybe?

😃 Me: Oh, that’s great! Actually, I just restarted lessons yesterday. I took a break during the winter since I practice on outdoor courts.

It’s not professional lessons—just something casual. My sabunim, who is my neighbor, has been sharing his talent.

He’s doing it out of kindness, expecting nothing in return, and that’s not easy, right? You know, personal lessons can be pretty pricy.

So now, I have to practice every morning. It’s tiring, but it boosts my energy to start the day! Have you ever taken lessons?

🎾 Not really, just learned from someone who's played for a long time. By the way, do you have a court in your apartment? Do you play indoors or…?

😆 Me: I play outdoors—kind of like a clay court, but not as fancy as Roland Garros. But when I practice alone, I usually go to an indoor half-court with a ball machine.

🎾 Oh, I prefer hard courts. Do you know any around here? I found just one full indoor hard court in here.

😲 Me: Oh, really? You did?

🎾 Yeah… somewhere around...… I forgot exactly where. 😂 What racket do you use?

😆 Me: I use a Wilson Blade V8! But I think mine is probably a size 2 grip, so it’s a bit thick for my hand, but that makes it easier to keep my wrist relaxed. I actually struggle when I have to grip too hard. What about yours?

🎾 Oh, mine’s from Yonex. Not too pricy, but I somehow ended up with two of the same racket. I don’t even know why. 😂 I should probably sell one and get a new one. By the way, this is weird, but for some reason, a one-handed backhand feels easier for me than a two-handed one.

😳 Me: What?! You serious? I’ve never thought about that before. (Brain running at full speed: Is it because of pelvic stability? But their thoracic rotation seems fine… or maybe it’s limited left shoulder external rotation? 🤔)

I’m pretty sure a one-handed backhand is harder since it takes more power and better racket control.

🎾 Yeah… I think that’s why my forearm feels sore right here.

😂 Me: Hahaha! So what about shoes? I think shoes are pretty important because wearing just regular running shoes makes it feel like I’m sliding more, it’s harder to stop when I want to, and it’s slightly unstable when transferring weight.

🎾 I know, but I just wear running shoes because I have a lot of them. I just switch them up and try to play in whatever feels comfortable.

😆 Me: That’s great, but if you switch to tennis shoes, you might notice a difference in your footwork. You should try it!

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<표현 익히기>
🔹 "out of"의 의미와 쓰이는 이유

"Out of"는 여러 의미로 사용될 수 있지만, "어떤 감정이나 이유에서 비롯되어" 라는 의미로 쓰일 때가 많아. 즉, 특정한 감정, 동기, 또는 상태에서 어떤 행동이 나왔을 때 사용해.

✅ 왜 "out of"를 쓰는지?

원인/동기를 설명하기 위해
→ 어떤 감정이나 이유에서 특정 행동이 나온 경우
→ "because of"와 비슷한 느낌이지만, 더 자연스럽고 네이티브스러운 표현

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🔹 "Out of"를 사용한 대표적인 예문

1️⃣ 감정에서 비롯된 행동

She did it out of love.
(그녀는 사랑 때문에 그렇게 했어.)

I apologized out of guilt.
(나는 죄책감 때문에 사과했어.)

He helped me out of kindness.
(그는 호의에서 나를 도와줬어.)


2️⃣ 필요 또는 상태에서 비롯된 행동

I ran out of time.
(나는 시간이 부족했어.)

He acted out of fear.
(그는 두려움 때문에 그렇게 행동했어.)

She stayed out of obligation.
(그녀는 의무감 때문에 남아 있었어.)


3️⃣ 동기에서 비롯된 행동 (도움/희생)

He’s doing it out of generosity.
(그는 순전히 호의에서 그러는 거야.)

She gave him a ride out of pity.
(그녀는 동정심에서 그를 태워줬어.)

They contributed out of goodwill.
(그들은 선의에서 기부했어.)

 

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🔹 "Purely out of generosity" 뉘앙스 & 예문

"Purely out of generosity"

purely → 순전히, 오직

out of generosity → 관대함에서, 호의에서


➡️ 즉, "그는 순전히 호의에서 그 일을 한다" 라는 의미야.
➡️ "expecting nothing in return (아무 대가 없이)" 와 함께 자주 쓰여.

✅ 예문:
1️⃣ He donated the money purely out of generosity, not for recognition.
(그는 인정을 받으려는 게 아니라 순전히 호의에서 돈을 기부했다.)
2️⃣ She volunteers purely out of generosity, never expecting anything in return.
(그녀는 순전히 호의에서 봉사활동을 해, 대가를 바라지도 않아.)
3️⃣ He paid for my coffee purely out of generosity.
(그는 순전히 호의로 내 커피 값을 계산해줬어.)


1️⃣ "He’s doing it just to help, with nothing in return, which isn’t easy, right?"
2️⃣ "He’s doing it out of kindness, expecting nothing in return, and that’s not easy, right?"
3️⃣ "He’s helping out purely out of kindness, without getting anything in return. That’s tough, right?"

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📌 "Needs" vs. "Takes" 차이점:
✅ "Needs" → 어떤 것이 필수적으로 필요하다 (필수 조건)
✅ "Takes" → 어떤 것이 요구된다, 소요된다 (과정 또는 노력)


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💡 비교해볼까?

1️⃣ "A one-handed backhand needs more power and control."

"더 많은 힘과 컨트롤이 필요하다" → 단순히 필수 조건을 설명하는 느낌

딱딱한 느낌이 있고, 운동에서는 잘 쓰지 않음


2️⃣ "A one-handed backhand takes more power and control."

"더 많은 힘과 컨트롤이 들어간다" → 과정에서 요구되는 느낌

운동, 기술, 연습 같은 맥락에서 "takes" 를 더 자주 씀


🚀 예문으로 확실하게 이해하기!

🔹 "Being a good tennis player takes a lot of practice."
→ 좋은 테니스 선수가 되는 데는 많은 연습이 필요해. (= 연습이 들어간다 → 과정 강조)

🔹 "Being a good tennis player needs dedication."
→ 좋은 테니스 선수가 되려면 헌신이 필요해. (= 필수 조건 → 상태 강조)


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⚡ 결론:
👉 "A one-handed backhand takes more power and better racket control."
→ 힘과 컨트롤이 더 들어간다(= 노력과 과정이 포함됨)

👉 "A one-handed backhand needs more power and better racket control."
→ 힘과 컨트롤이 필요하다(= 필수 조건, 하지만 스포츠에서는 덜 자연스러움)