Relishing Pickleball: The Overhead Smash

David Zapatka Continuing our study of Pickleball Fundamentals Master the basics and compete with confidence by Mary Littlewood, it’s time now to learn about the overhead smash after learning about lobbing the past few months. Mary Littlewood says the overhead smash is the most aggressive, offensive shot in all of pickleball. It’s usually hit off the…

What Is Pickleball?

Come join the fun and find out! Learn about pickleball on Tuesday, April 11, at 3 p.m. Please arrive 15 minutes early at the Ramada for paperwork. Space is limited to 28 people, so visit our website at www.sbrpickleball.club to register, then click on “Click to reserve a space” below the flyer sign. What you’ll…

Niners ‘Red Hot Driver’ Scramble

Constance Garrison The SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR) Lady Niners Club held their first “Game Day Play,” on Feb. 28 on the front nine. Team scores were based on the number of shots, using best ball, until the ball is holed. All drives were from either the Plum or Gold Tee. Hole number 3 was designated by…

Tennis Club Happenings

Kathleen Marshall Despite rain, cold, and wind there is never a dull moment at the SaddleBrooke Ranch Tennis Association (SBRTA)! After six weeks of friendly competitive play and some nasty weather, winners of the Queen of the Court Tennis Social were crowned at a lovely brunch hosted by the event coordinator, Sue Cook (who was…