The IronOaks Tennis Center was the place to be on Saturday, Nov. 6! The courts were full of players, as IronOaks Tennis Club hosted Cottonwood Tennis Club for a morning of friendly competition, organized by Lois Newman. Delicious food was served by members of Vivian Guimond’s tennis team, “The Insiders.” An added attraction for the…
Penny Petersen The Rainbow Classic, the first and most colorful tournament of the season, was held Friday, Oct. 22, and Saturday, Oct. 23. Players signed up for Gender Doubles or Mixed Doubles or both. They were assigned to one of four teams: Yellow, Orange, Purple, or Pink. That’s where the “colorful” comes in. Players are…
Penny Petersen Every Friday morning, the Cottonwood courts have mixed doubles play. That means each court has two women and two men playing. At the end of the first set, the players change partners. If there’s a third set, the men can play against the women, or they go back to the original partners. That’s…
Free classes began on Monday, Oct. 11, at the Cottonwood courts at 7 p.m. The classes are open to anyone interested in learning tennis. You do not have to be a member of CTC or even live in Sun Lakes to attend. Many of Cottonwood’s best players either started from scratch with the lessons or…
Looking to refresh your wardrobe for tennis, pickleball, golf, or fitness? Come to the IronOaks Tennis Club (IOTC) sale of gently used fitness clothing on Saturday, Nov. 6, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., on the patio of the IronOaks Fitness Center. The sale will offer hundreds of items for both men and women in a…
Players using the ball machine will tell you they get a great workout and it helps their stroke production, timing, and ball placement. The ball machine can wear you out, though, by sending ball feeds too quickly (interval), too fast (mph), too deep/high. When using the machine, adjust the ball feed to mimic what you…
Too many times players will get a ball to hit in “no man’s land,” and after the shot, they do not proceed forward—can you relate? Approach Shot: Is an offensive or defensive shot (FH/BH) that allows a player to transition from the baseline to the net. This enables them to control net play as well…
Penny Petersen After more than a year of uncertainty, the Cottonwood Tennis Club’s board has announced that all of the activities sponsored by the club will be offered this fall. The Men’s summer league, which began in May, is in full swing and will conclude in October. We’ll let you know the winners in our…
Penny Petersen The players in the Thursday Men’s Summer League at Cottonwood are a hardy bunch. While many of us escape to higher elevations, there they are at 8:30 to 10 a.m. on the Cottonwood courts, happily sweating as they compete in the sun. Leading this collection of “toughies” is Spencer Roberts who also plays…
Coach Kwong Young In life, we all have decisions to make. Young adults choosing the college of their choice. What items to purchase at the grocery store, along with your finances—how to make it and how to spend it. Players on the court, besides having shot-making skills, must have good decision-making skills as well. This…