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Tennis & Pickleball
Director of Tennis
(843) 686-8816, ext. 150 pmason@wexfordhiltonhead.com
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Head Tennis Professional
(843) 686-8816, ext. 152 mpollard@wexfordhiltonhead.com
UPCOMING EVENTS
Ladies TENNIS Boot Camp | August 20th This action-packed drill clinic day is designed to get our ladies ready for USTA and Interclub. The camp will be from 8:30am - 11:30am. We will work on doubles drills and strategy. The cost of the day is $70 which includes lunch. Register online or at the Tennis & Pickleball Center. PICKLEBALL Social at Long Cove | August 29th All abilities are welcome to join us as we travel TO LONG COVE for a Fun, Social, Round Robin. The event will be held from 5:00-7:00pm. Register online or at the Tennis & Pickleball Center.
TENNIS NEWS
The Wexford 7.0 Mixed team wrapped up its season this July. We had some awesome matches and good times. Thanks to the team for being flexible with all of the weatherrelated challenges. Team members were Marion and Mark Brown, Bonnie Hackworth, Les Jones, Sandra Kelley, Paul Klasing, Deb Lasota, Laura and Mike Levine, Bill Minter, Nancy and Alan Oechsner, Dee and Rick Ray, Jodi and Peter Rehm, Connie Watson.
WEXFORD COMBO TEAMS 2022
Combo season is upon us. Wexford has two Combo teams this year. The 55+ 7.5 Combo team is captained by Karen Klasing and the 55+ 6.5 Combo team is jointly captained by Jodi Rehm and Peggy Saunders. Matches will begin in early August. The home schedules for each team are listed below. Come on out and cheer on your Wexford teams!
THE TIDE - 7.5 Combo August 1 | 10:00am August 15 | 10:00am August 29 | 10:00am
WACQUETS - 6.5 Combo August 11 | 11:00am August 18 | 11:00am September 1 | 11:00am September 8 | 11:00am September 29 | 11:00am
TENNIS TIP Less is More
Now, I know this seems counterintuitive and will go against every instinct you may have while at the net: Learn to play your volleys softer! Hitting your volleys hard usually ends up in an unforced error, or accidently hitting the ball deep back to the baseliner then getting lobbed. Train yourself to angle your volleys softly off the court, and use your drop volleys to take away all lobs! If the incoming ball is going 50mph, send it back at 5mph.
TENNIS TRIVIA
Q: What is the record for the most aces served in 1 match?
A: John Isner served 113 aces in his epic 11 hour match against Nicholas Mahut at Wimbledon in 2010.
Summer Hydration
To properly hydrate for a summertime match, you should drink 12-16oz. of water 1 hour BEFORE stepping on court. On top of that, it is recommended that you drink 4-8oz. on every change over. Take your time on the changeovers. Take a seat, towel off, and drink your water! What to EAT before a match:
A great suggestion for what to eat before your match is this: Eat something high in carbohydrates to supply energy, and medium in protein so it is digested quickly. Meals like a turkey sandwich or grilled chicken sandwich. Have an apple and a big glass of water also. About 1 hour before the match, have a snack like a cup of yogurt, a banana, or a Gatorade energy bar.
Get to the kitchen quickly
In Pickleball, the most offensive position on the court is right at the kitchen line. It puts pressure on your opponents and opens up shot angles. You want to get to the kitchen as soon as possible. When returning serve, aim deep down the middle, then CLOSE as quickly as possible to the kitchen line! When you reach the line, bend your knees get your paddle up in the ready position, and be ready to volley!
TENNIS & PICKLEBALL ATTIRE FOR SALE!
Check out the great line of court attire available at the Clubhouse Pro Shop!
