December 19, 2016
Caleb has a case of butterflies. He excelled in tee ball and got on base frequently the next season in coach pitch. This is different. First at bat. Pitcher appearing to be a head taller than anyone on the field. The number two hitter was just plunked in the ribs by an errant fastball. A […]
December 19, 2016
Sure it would be nice if life were a fast lane…no traffic…pedal to the metal affair. But it’s not. There are speed bumps, u-turns, detours, and ditches for everyone. I guess you could say that success is measured more by how one handles the twists and turns rather than the the straightaways.
December 19, 2016
Sometimes you watch a doubles match at the club and it seems like there’s two balls and six people racing around the court. Why…because it’s so easy to get caught up in what opponents are doing that the focus on the ball is absent. How terrific Brett Hopden’s advice to ‘track it to the racquet.’ […]
December 19, 2016
You’re walking in the park or sitting at a ballgame and she walks by. You think to yourself…I wish I looked good in hats. There are just some people whose eyes seem to sparkle like diamonds when framed by the right hat. I guess you could say that applies to Grace… yes indeed, like diamonds.
December 19, 2016
Bella just learned that her dad is spending this Christmas in a faraway land. She skypes frequently with him but doesn’t understand why he can’t come home. Her mom, Sarah, has told the youngster that he does important work helping to teach other people. What she doesn’t tell her is that it is dangerous work […]
December 17, 2016
What are the advantages of a continental grip? It is very efficient at net allowing players to excel on low volleys, wide ones, and overheads. The grip is also well suited for fast paced doubles player when all four players are at net. I mean heck, if Bobby Riggs can play in this getup with […]
December 17, 2016
Here is Grand Slam winner and former number 1 ________ ____________, practicing with a friend. The opponent is about to split step to be able to move for the volley. The lefty is playing his forehand from an ________ stance using a universal or ______________grip. His brother ____________, was also an outstanding pro and captain […]
December 16, 2016
Square dancing has been around forever. New to the scene, and guaranteed to bring a smile to your face, is snow dancing.
December 16, 2016
Daniela Hantchukova has been playing the WTA tour since her teenage years. Extremely tall like Maria Sharapova from Russia, she possesses a laser-like backhand that is scintillating in match play. What can you learn from this world class shot? 1. Outstanding shoulder turn like a power hitter in baseball. 2. Excellent grip with dominant hand […]
December 15, 2016
Vince Wilfork is in his 13th. season in The NFL. He’s thirty-five years old and brought fear into hearts of opposing running backs for eleven seasons while playing for The New England Patriots. Tipping the scales at 325 pounds, he continues to pummel opposing linemen, quarterbacks, and fullbacks as he plays for The Houston Texans. […]
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