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TENNIS CLUB Bill Kaufman, kaufmanbill1850@comcast.net
Spring is upon us, which allows us plenty of time for playing tennis and the courts are playing at
capacity. Our court times are on the winter schedule and can be reviewed at the courts as well
as http://pgitennis.wikispaces.com. If you need time beyond your designated play time, please
use our online scheduling website to reserve the ball machine and court time during
non-dedicated time periods. Full instructions for using the reservation system are on the web
site.
On Tuesday, March 20, the Men B3 Competitive Team, the Falcons captained by Joe Kohrman
hosted our monthly dinner social, and round robin tennis. The menu included pizza and salad.
Thank you Falcons.
Our competitive teams are about two thirds through their seasons. The Competitive Men’s A3, B3 and B4 teams are in
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the middle of the pack. The Women 50+ captained by Sue Grazier and Ellen Hogue are currently in 4 out of 10 teams.
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The Charlotte County Women’s League captained by Jackie Rahsaz and Connie Merritt are currently in 2 place.
GREAT JOB LADIES!!
Regardless of your level of play all members are encouraged to play together. Remember you are only as good as your
last match. Please visit our web site www.pgica.org/clubs/tennis.htm or contact Bill Kaufman at 615-948-3213,
kaufmanbill1850@comcast.net.
Rule of the Month from USTA Publication Friend at Court 2017.
Making Calls
Players make calls on their own side of net.
Opponent gets benefit of doubt.
Ball touching any part of line is good.
Either partner may make calls in doubles.
Out calls reversed goes to the opponent.
Partners disagree on call, point to opponent.
Let called when ball rolls on court.
A player shall concede the point when:
A ball in play touches that player
That player touches the net or opponent court while ball is in play.
That player hits a ball before it crosses the net.
That player deliberately carries or double hits the ball.
A ball bounces more than once in that player’s court.
The opponent is not entitled to make these calls.
The principle of giving the opponent the benefit of any doubt applies.
Please remember to make your court time experience enjoyable for all involved.
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