David Zapatka Are you getting tired of playing the bangers? They have one strategy; hit the ball as hard as they can. They rarely hit third shot drop shots. What can you do? There are two options. The first is the punch volley, a volley hit hard and deep. The second is the soft volley,…
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Sports, September 2020
Pickleball Club Player Profile
Dave Parker Beginning this month, the Pickleball Club would like to highlight some of our members. Our club is over 500 strong and includes young to old and beginners to advanced. No matter what, there is a passion for playing the game and improving every day. This month, we would like to highlight Nancy Fadrowski,…
Sports, September 2020
“Fit for Life” with the Robson Ranch Table Tennis Club
Don Pooley Even with COVID-19 precautions and social distancing, club members continue to focus on table tennis play session activities as a means of remaining “Fit for Life.” Some of you may remember the 10 health benefits from table tennis: * Playing improves hand-eye coordination and it stimulates mental alertness, concentration and tactical strategy. *…
Sports, September 2020
Robson Ranch Women’s Golf Association: Dickinson’s Challenge Event August 11
Lee Ann Kirby This new event, Dickinson’s Challenge, was a nice change for our member-member event. We will be having another member-member event in September, so be nice to your partner! This tournament had four flights and over 50 ladies played this event. It was a fun two-person team event and it was a gross…
Sports, September 2020
Wildhorse Lady Niners Try Silver Tees
WLN Communications Did you know that in 2011, the PGA and USGA partnered to support “Tee It Forward,” a new effort to encourage golfers to play the course that aligns with their “playability and enjoyment?” Barney Adams, founder of Adams Golf, provided the concept that led to the idea of playing from forward tees for…
Sports, September 2020
Robson Ranch Women’s Golf Association Eclectic Event August 3-4
Lee Ann Kirby The Annual Eclectic Event was held for two days on August 3 and August 4. We had over 50 ladies playing in this two-day event. This is the event where on the second day of play you can try to “better” your score! It’s a fun tournament for everybody. Lucy Oberholser was the…