Lorraine Wilson Late summer and fall have been especially kind to Texas bocce players this year. With clear skies, mild temperatures, and glowing sunsets, the season has offered perfect conditions for outdoor play. Thanks to a few thoughtful additions—fans during warm days, heaters when the chill sets in, and extra lighting for evening matches—the Bocce…
Donna Henry In the spirit of cancer awareness during October, the Robson Ranch Pickleball Club held a special evening shootout on Oct. 11. The theme was “Smashing Sarcoma” in honor of their celebrity guest Jamie Bunch Elliott, a survivor herself and current para-pickleball instructor and player. There were drawings for opportunities to play with Jamie…
David Zapatka Stacking is a doubles strategy where teammates intentionally position themselves on the same side of the court to keep a stronger player on their preferred side for forehand or backhand shots, maximizing offensive and defensive opportunities. To stack or not to stack? This question is often asked. Here are some points to consider…
Don Pooley Congratulations to Randall Hake, who won the Robson Olympics Table Tennis Competition in an exciting two-game champion match with runner-up John Wyant. Thanks to all who participated and helped in making this competition an Olympic experience. Current table tennis play session schedule times are in the gym Monday and Wednesday from noon to…
Johnny Henson, Professor Pool I feel one of the main reasons players never reach their full playing ability is lapse of focus while playing. Every time you miss a shot when you are playing, think about the reason why you missed. Why did you fail to leave your cue ball where it needed to be…
Peggy Puckett And so the sun sets on another RRWGA Club Championship Tournament with a new name to add to the trophy. Forty lady golfers showed up for two days to compete and to find out who could keep it together for 36 holes. At the end of day one, everyone was still just as…