Don Pooley Our Table Tennis summer began with the club’s participation in the Robson Ranch 4th of July Parade. Organized by Linda Provenzano, a number of club members walked, biked, rode or drove decorated golf carts in the parade, playing a game of virtual Table Tennis as they moved along. July also started the “Arlene…
Linda Provenzano and Don Pooley Finding the right table tennis paddle can be a dilemma when you start playing Table Tennis again after so many years. After all, it’s the primary weapon you use to hit the little white ball. There are a lot of different kinds of paddles—some are better for spin, some better…
Don Pooley Tom Taylor, a certified table tennis coach from Farmers Branch, is conducting a class covering the basic strokes and footwork for playing Table Tennis. This class is for beginner and mid-level players and is free for all members of the Robson Ranch Table Tennis Club. The class sessions are being held on…
Don Pooley On December 20, 2017 the Robson Ranch Table Tennis Club celebrated Jim Gregg’s 88th Birthday, which occurred on December 21. Given a card signed by all club members, Jim was immediately placed at the top table to begin the scheduled play day. Jim’s been playing Table Tennis for over 66 years and plays…
Don Pooley Almost 25% of the Robson Ranch Table Tennis Club members are women. Many of the women joined the club with little or no recent table tennis experience, but within a few months are great doubles partners during our weekly table tennis play sessions. Our members are always ready to lend a hand,…
Don Pooley The Table Tennis Club at Robson Ranch Texas continues its rapid growth. At a recent table tennis play time the club members welcomed our 59th member, Linda Provenzano. Table tennis is a great way to stay fit, alert and be involved with others at Robson Ranch Texas. Please stop by and say hello…
Don Pooley On March 20, 2017 the first “Introduction to Table Tennis” class began. The class is a three-week course in table tennis basics covering ball control, grip, ready position, footwork, rules for serving and creating more under spin or top spin on a player’s serves. This class was sponsored by the Robson Ranch Ping…