Are you taking advantage of your opponent’s weak serve or groundstrokes (less pace, friendly, non-challenging)? Attacking the ball return and coming in behind it (approaching) to attack and dominate the net, especially when playing doubles, can be a game-changer. When you have the formation of one up-one back, there is too much distance between a…
Tag: tennis
Sports, April 2023
Higgins and Partners Win Three Times in a Row
Penny Petersen Jerry Higgins managed to do what many would love to do: Win all three major tournaments—the Bradshaw/Neu Charity Tournament in November, the Gender Doubles Tournament in January, and the Mixed Doubles Tournament in February. All three were week-long tournaments. He calls it the “Triple Crown of Cottonwood Tennis Club.” He competes at the…
Sports, March 2023
IronOaks Tennis Club Gender Doubles Winners Crowned
The annual IronOaks Tennis Club (IOTC) Gender Doubles Tournament, held from Jan. 17-21, featured intense competition on the courts. In spite of a few rain delays, competition ended on Saturday, as scheduled, with the following results: Men’s Division 1: First place: Jim Bowles and Bob Lynne, second place: Bill Cunningham and Craig Twitchell Men’s Division…
Sports, March 2023
Tennis Tip from Coach Kwong
My road to tennis was not easy. I had no one to mentor me at first and just watched tennis on TV like millions did in the early ‘80s. I wanted to play like Bjorn Borg but acted like John McEnroe when things went south for me. I sadly did not have great concentration and…
Sports, February 2023
Cottonwood Tennis Gender Doubles, the First Day
Penny Petersen Cottonwood Tennis Club’s Gender Doubles Tournament began Jan. 9. The finals were on Jan. 14. Because the Splash deadline for February is Jan. 10, you will see results for day one only. Winners in each category will be reported for the March issue. The categories are Red, Green, and Blue. That’s six results: Red…
Front Page, January 2023
New Offerings from Cottonwood Tennis Club
Penny Petersen The board of Cottonwood Tennis Club (CTC) recently approved a new category of membership, “Social Membership.” Designed for spouses and relatives of players, the $30 membership fee entitles members to attend events, join in our breakfast/lunches, and volunteer to help with other needs of the club, as well as enjoying the camaraderie. The…
Sports, January 2023
Jack Sanders Wins National Clay Court Championship!
Carole Rockland, IOTC Publicity Chair Longtime IronOaks Tennis Club member Jack Sanders has once again achieved national recognition, winning the 2022 National Clay Court Championship in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. Jack and his partner J.B. Hayes from Westfield, Ind., competed in the 85+ division. From October 13-16 they played four matches to win the championship…
Sports, January 2023
The Bradshaw/Neu Tennis Tournament Raised $2,148 for Charity
Penny Petersen The Bradshaw/Neu Tennis Tournament, which included players from Oakwood, Sun Lakes Country Club, Springfield Country Club, and SunBird Golf Resort, raised over $2,000 to be split between two local charities: Neighbors Who Care and Boys & Girls Club of Chandler. Each group received a check for $1,074. The tournament was held at the…
Front Page, January 2023
IOTC Women’s Tennis Team Heading to USTA Sectionals!
Carole Rockland, IOTC Publicity Chair Congratulations to the IOTC 7.0 Women’s USTA tennis team on qualifying for the 2022 Sectionals held at Scottsdale Park Ranch Dec. 9-11. Competing at the 65+ level, even though half the team is over 70, the team advanced over five other local teams to win the fall season and then…
Sports, January 2023
Tennis Tip from Coach Kwong
Coach Kwong Young One of the greatest assets a player can have (besides ball striking) is to have Court Awareness, or sometimes called “Situational Awareness.” Here are three key factors you/partner need to have to play your best and outplay your opponents: 1) Know where you are (which zones): Backcourt, Mid-Court, Net Area 2) Know…