Brian's Tennis Newsletter - Friday 14th February
Brian's Tennis Newsletter
Hi Everyone
Hope you are having a good week...
Norrie into the quarters at Delray Beach
Halep announces retirement after drugs ban
Kvitova returning to the tour after having a baby
Raducanu loses in the 1st round again!
Club News
Welcome to our new members and welcome back to any members who have been injured or had illness. Great to see you back!
Well done mens 3 beating Ashtead 3-1.. Congratulations Pank P, Dave B, Will E & Paul H
Well done ladies midweek team drawing their final match of the season v The Wimbledon Club. Congratulations Ali P, Jackie M, Sarah G & Catherine J
Well done to ladies weekend 3s who drew with Cheam Fields. Congratulations Feena G, Emma H, Sung HL & Maria M
Unlucky ladies 2 who lost to Surbiton..
Unlucky mixed vets who lost to Leatherhead 1. Heads Up Linda H, Richard R, Carmen S & Phil H
Glitzy shoe bath back after an absence. The upgraded version now collects the clay in a little tray and doesn't clog up the drains now! Thanks Matt
Don't forget to turn off your floodlights if you know there is no one after you or you finish early.
Don't forget to sweep...
Don't forget to get your GRACE matches played... Interestingly the bigger majority of unplayed matches were blokes!!
Date for your diaries... Club Finals Day Saturday June 26th 2025.. Start getting your A game ready!
Big Thanks to Jon & Jacob Ruddock for their time & efforts re doing the tennis ball club sign!
Coaching Tip of the Week
Obviously it is important to watch the ball in tennis, especially all the way onto your strings... But it is important when your opponent is about to hit the ball you are also looking at them and how they are hitting the ball..
- Are they balanced?
- Are they stretching?
- Is their racket angled a certain way?
- How is their body language?
- Where are they on court?
These thoughts can really help you anticipate quicker and give you a better chance with your next shot.
Quote of the Week
Knowledge is knowing tomato is a fruit
Wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad
Things I've Thought about This Week
- Warming to Pickleball
- Elite athletes are unbelievable
- Definitely better slice backhand hitting a little closer to the body
- Is there such a thing as work/life balance or do you need to just do more things you enjoy?
- Can't believe owls don't have eyeballs
- Can't believe a male swine can orgasm for over 30 minutes! (Animal valentines fact!)
Valentine's Day today... Good luck with the romance everyone
Look forward to seeing you all at the club.. Have a good week.
Brian
Brian Love
Head Coach
Dorking Lawn Tennis & Squash Club
07712 557076
