August2024 Newsletter

TENNIS NEWS

THE LADIES DOUBLES CHAMPIONSHIP With four ladies’ teams entered, last week we were able to hold our Ladies’ Doubles Championship. Weather was slightly overcast and cool which made for great tennis. They played 3 regular sets with add making for a long morning of tennis to test their abilities against the competition. With a score of 6-2, 6-2, 6-1 Bianca Yohe, and her daughter Caroline, were declared this year’s Ladies’ Doubles Champions. Congratulations ladies!

MENS INTERCLUB HOME VS. MOUNTAIN LAUREL Friday, August 16th | 2pm

DOUBLES TIP OF THE MONTH: How to avoid having to hit lobs or being lobbed? Most players hate having to hit lobs because they get out of their comfort zone. If you are one of them, here's a simple tip to avoid getting lobbed: hit your ground-strokes and approach shots with under-spin. This makes it hard for opponents to get under the ball and hit it high because the ball stays low off the ground and the backwards spin does not favor lobs. It climbs down their racquet face somewhat. Also, good lobbers love to park themselves on the baseline because it’s easy to hit lobs from this position. You have to take a lobber out of their comfort zone. You can jam them with your return by hitting the ball right in front of them so they can’t get into position to swing or hit a shorter ball that makes it harder for them to get into position to hit a winning lob. Just don’t hit the ball too short as that would bring them into net for a volley or overhead smash. And last, don’t close the net too tight on an approach shot. This will be the first men’s interclub of the 2024 season as we look to host Mountain Laurel. There will possibly be a small happy hour at the Clubhouse bar afterwards depending on availability and interest. Please signup for this event via the Member App.

Warm regards, Chris Harris Tennis Director

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