Kathie Marshall For racquet sports enthusiasts who are looking to up their game, there are ways to become more competitive and it involves practice. Recently, my husband Tom Marshall and I visited Sun Lakes, a Robson Community in the Phoenix area where he competed in the annual Jason Morton Tennis Tournament. This tournament attracts nationally…
Deb McGiboney You will be taught the proper way to hold your POP racquet, the rules of POP Tennis, techniques, scoring, and about having fun! If you are interested in seeing if POP Tennis is for you or if you need a refresher course on POP Tennis, then this beginner clinic is for you! To…
Tom Marshall You’ve been playing for a while now, have taken a few lessons, and you are starting to feel like you need something more out of your racket and strings. You want to hit a few more balls in play or put some spin on the ball … or maybe you are wondering if you should…
Deb McGiboney POP was hot in 2023 and is even hotter in 2024! We have had an overwhelming interest in POP Tennis. So much so, that we are now offering Beginner POP Tennis Clinics. They are held on tennis court 4, Wednesdays from 9 to 11 a.m. on the following dates: Feb. 7 and 21, March 13…
Deb McGiboney POP was HOT at the SBRTA in 2023! It became so popular that the group called the “POPATEERS” was formed. We are looking forward to POP in 2024 as we will offer clinics, more events, and more scheduled and drop-in play times!
Deb McGiboney POP is HOT at the SaddleBrooke Ranch Tennis Association. Come join the POPATEERS on Thursday mornings from 9 to 11 a.m. on court 6 and from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on courts 5 and 6. Whether you are new to POP Tennis or an active POP player, we welcome all players. If…
Kathie Marshall The dog days of summer have been upon us, but there were bright moments for tennis enthusiasts throughout the unrelenting heat of July. Wimbledon 2023 provided riveting entertainment as viewers witnessed the sheer athleticism of professional tennis players on grass courts. The final matchup between the first breakthrough star of a new generation,…
Deb McGiboney POP is hot at the SaddleBrooke Ranch Tennis Association. The warm weather this summer hasn’t kept the POPATEERS from having POP Tennis fun on the tennis courts! Come join the POPATEERS on Thursday mornings on courts 5 and 6 from 9 to 11 a.m. Whether you are new to POP or an active POP player, we welcome all players. If you…
Kathie Marshall On any given day, you will find people having a blast on the tennis courts, but it’s not all traditional tennis. The Saddlebrooke Ranch Tennis Association (SBRTA) has added a new sport that is a slight variation on tennis. The game is POP Tennis—it takes in all the fun of tennis and combines…
Kathleen Marshall “Tennis is a moving experience” is a favorite aphorism used by a renowned tennis coach to remind players to move on the court. Certainly, movement is a key element in the sport of tennis and factors into why studies have shown tennis is beneficial to cardiovascular health. In fact, one study found that…