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Catriona Casey is perhaps the most skilled women’s player in history, possessing no discernable weaknesses, two equally strong hands and the ability to make match-changing adjustments on the biggest stages. Casey plays must-see handball, as her on-court elegance and grace is unmatched in today’s game. A true perfectionist, Casey is always seeking to improve, regardless of the outcome of a match or tournament. Armed with incredible adaptability, ball control, two-handed offense, defense, and a crowd-pleasing style that has seen her win 20 of her 22 WR48 starts, Casey could become the most accomplished athlete in sports history.
Before Catriona makes history, let’s see how she handles the WPH Rapid Fire Challenge.
Catriona Casey WPH Rapid Fire Challenge
1. Best city to play: Tough one! Tucson for the people and weather! New York to see family! Anywhere in California really… Playing outdoors at Venice Beach has been one of my most unique handball experiences!
2. Who is your toughest opponent: Martina
3. Fastest person in handball: Killian
4. Who is the hardest hitter on the WR48: Martina
5. Best server in handball: Danos for the hop! Trey Dey also has an amazing serve!
6. Best off-hand in handball: Robbie
7. Handball hero: Tony Healy and Ducky Walsh
8. Favorite court: My home court- Ballydesmond!
9. Player with the best offense: Brady
10. Player with the best defense: Máirtín
11. Most satisfying tournament victory: Probably the 2019 All-Ireland Championship or the 2019 Player’s Championship
12. Most disappointing loss: Worlds
13. Most important title to win: All-Ireland Championship/Player’s Championship/Worlds
14. Favorite doubles partner: Aishling O’Keeffe
15. Longest match you ever played: In recent memory, probably the 2018 and 2019 All-Ireland finals- both going down to the wire in the third game to 21 (approx. 2hours+)
16. Favorite sport besides handball: I love watching all sports- Hurling, football, tennis and basketball are some of my favourites!
17. Favorite tournament (ever): Simple Green US Open
18. Best match you’ve ever played: 2019 All-Ireland final
19. Best match you’ve ever watched: I can’t choose just one. Always enjoy Killian/Lucho match-ups for the exciting retrievals and sensational shot-making. Have also witnessed some classics in 60×30 singles and doubles finals! I love watching old games online too- The 1993 Chapman v Bike Showdown Final is one of my favorites!
20. Title you’d most like to win: All of them!
21. Favorite sport to play besides handball: Football
22. Favorite athlete (any sport): Roger Federer. And now, having watched The Last Dance- Michael Jordan!
23. Most important shot in handball: The serve
24. Your best shot: Pass
25. Legend you’d most like to play in his/her prime: Anna Engle and Lisa Fraser-Gilmore. I’d have loved to get on the court with David Chapman at any stage of his career
David Fink
WPH Senior Writer