Tennis Tip: Think Outside the Crosscourt Box As players, we often default to the familiar—the reliable crosscourt return. It’s what we drill, what we see, and what we expect. But here’s the truth: Sticking to that pattern makes you predictable, and predictability gets punished. There are two high-opportunity zones most players overlook: 1. The Center…
Barb Jorgensen The Bradshaw/Neu Tennis Tournament, hosted by the Cottonwood Tennis Club (CTC), has raised thousands of dollars for local charities over the years. Neighbors Who Care, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Chandler, and Ability360 Sports and Fitness Center have been past recipients. Player fees, sponsor fees, fan donations, and rattle sales provide the…
Barb Jorgensen Cottonwood Tennis Club held the 2nd Annual Monsoon Mimosa Breakfast this August but, first, there was short court tennis at 6 a.m. The shorter court, depressurized tennis ball, and paddle make it an easy sport for everyone. A match, played in about half the time of a full court tennis match, makes it…
Kathy Hoff, Publicist Registration for the 2025-26 season will begin on Sept. 1 online at our club’s website, www.sunlakesbocceclub.com. Individuals who are interested can complete a registration form and pay the $30 registration fee, which covers the cost for a two-person team for both the first and second sessions. Online registration will end on Oct.…
Johnny Henson, Professor Pool Why are many of the top 100 professional players in the world ranked there year after year, while many other great players never achieve that upper level of success? It is the same reason why most of the top amateur league and tournament players are ranked at the top year after…
Kim L. Hutchinson Have you played pool before and forgotten the rules? Has it been years since you played and you’re afraid you might embarrass yourself? Were you never that good but really enjoyed playing? Then IronOaks Lady Breakers might be just what you need. IronOaks Lady Breakers would like to invite you to stop…