David Zapatka Continuing our study of Pickleball Fundamentals Master the basics and compete with confidence by Mary Littlewood, Ms. Littlewood offers these basic doubles strategies for players of any level. To read all her advice, buy her book. Always face the ball on the other side of the net. Regardless of where you are on the court…
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December 2023, Sports
Gimme Girls Play at Luke Air Force Base
The Gimme Girls golf group met at Luke Air Force Base on Friday, Oct. 13 and enjoyed a beautiful day of golf. The players, left to right, are: Diana Hull, Susan Bentson, Pat DeMatties, Judy Layton, Kathy Carney, Maria Murray, Sue White, Mary Barry, Lynn Grice, Julie Webb, Cheryl Skummer, and Judy Floyd.
December 2023, Sports
PebbleCreek Billiard Club October Winners
Johnny Henson Monday noon to 2 p.m. 8-Ball tournament winners were Rene Lefebvre and Johnny Henson. Tuesday 8 a.m. 8-Ball tournament winners were Lynn Warren (x2), Bill Frustaglia, and Johnny Henson. Wednesday 2 p.m. 9-Ball tournament winners were Blair Dreyfus (x2) and Rene Lefebvre. Friday 8 a.m. 9-Ball tournament winners were Bob Macy (x2), Rene Lefebvre, and Dan Harris. Friday 4…
December 2023, Sports
Poker Tennis
Donna Gillen Who ever thought you could lose your tennis game and still be a winner? Well, Vikki Constable, tournament director for the tennis club, came up with a winner of an event: “Poker Tennis.” The concept was simple: win or lose, you get a playing card. At the end of the five sets of…
December 2023, Sports
Bocce Club Sees Significant Increase in Memberships
Tom Bose, PC Bocce Ball President The PC Bocce club has seen a significant increase in its membership. In the fall season the demand for evening play was so great that we added a Wednesday night league. We had already planned on a Tuesday afternoon league for the winter season. Registration completed at the end of…
December 2023, Sports
Play Your Best Pool: How the Balls You Play With Affect Your Game
Johnny Henson, Professor Pool Players are always looking for some easy ways to improve their games. Most players think of buying a new cue stick, retipping their cue stick with a quality cue tip, or even buying a special type of chalk when trying to improve their games. I would like you to consider that…