Weekly Updates.
The blog page will be used to convey weekly information for the Ladder Schedule and Results. Information like: “who I am playing” and “what time” will be available every Thursday night. This is also where you will find any last minute changes, it will therefore be the player’s responsibility to know their time and court assignment each week.
We missed Rene and Boyd last weekend but super stoked that Rusty could join us again!
The weather forecast for the weekend is expected to be: “Sunny skies. High around 85F. Winds SSW at 5 to 10 mph.”
I will have the schedule posted this Thursday assuming everyone will be there for the last day of the league but please let me know if you will not be able to make it by Friday so that I have enough time to make adjustments.
See you all this weekend!
We have 3 players sharing the number 1 spot for week 3, congratulations to them! We also have a new overall leader, Nimit, congratulations to you!
We would also like to welcome Linda to the league, hope you enjoy your time with us. Finally, a special thanks to Bhoomi, who substituted for us, we could not have made it without you.
See you all this weekend!
Last Saturday was HOT! According to the weather channel we can expect this Saturday to be, “High around 80F. A mainly sunny sky. Winds SW at 10 to 15 mph.” That’s almost 20 degrees cooler! Congratulations to Kathy who won all her games. The schedule is also published and please let me know by Friday if you won’t be able to make it.
See you all this weekend!
What a fun first day and the weather was perfect! Congratulations to Juanita who won all her games. The schedule is also published. Again please let me know by Wednesday if you won’t be able to make it.
See you all next week!
Congratulations to the Sonoma Players who medaled in the Pacific Northwest Classic & APP Tour in Bend.
Reed Ferrick and Gayle Blake won Gold in the 3.5:60+ category.
Darlene Walker and Lyla Reibel took Silver in the 4.5:60+ category.
Jo Anne Cohn and Alan Cable won Silver in the 3.5:70+ category.
Misha Posylkin and Pepe Luis took Gold in 4.0:55+ category.
Darlene and Steve Walker took Bronze in the 4.5:70+ catergory.
Sonoma Players at the 2021 Regionals in Boise Idaho
If you look closely, you can see Juanita Magardie, Eddie Brascia, and Nathaneal Magardie. They competed in 100+ degree weather for the "Golden Ticket” to Nationals.
A great article by, Brad Stulberg
“It’s OK to Be Good and Not Great”
Insane Points
This is the epitome of our sport, playing on center court at one of the top tournaments and if it’s for the Gold Medal even better.
I believe there are several skills needed to play at this level. 1) Patience; the ability to know when to apply this during a match is key. 2) Defense; the ability to keep the ball in play when attacked. 3) Dinking; the ability to play in the "kitchen," keeping the ball low, unattackable, moving your opponents and forcing them to create an opportunity to attack. 4) Shot Selection; what to hit and when. Knowing that not every attackable ball is attackable!
