From the Staff at

Patch Reef Park Tennis

Center; we would like

to welcome you to the

latest issue of the

Patch Reef Park Tennis

Meet the Staff at

Patch Reef Tennis

Jim Tierney

Administrator

Leslie Martorano

Supervisor

Jo Ann Roseo

Administrative Specialist

Custodial:

Walter Silva

Zeke Bennett

Jessica Kazaka

Tennis Aides:

Phil Rouder

Jan Reddin

Rita Welch

Ellen Hilton

Liz Wilkins

Tim Tack

Cindy Padovani

Tennis Pro’s:

Danard Holmes

Dina LaVoe

John Morales

Dustin Opalk

Paige Cangialosi

Pam Wilkinson

Evelyn Baumner

Matthew Quattrociocchi

Debbie Purdy

Have Old Tennis Balls? Like your towels fluffy? Toss in a tennis ball or 3. They make

great replacements for dryer sheets with regard to

fluffyness. Static prevention and scent not so much.

ADVANCED BEGINNER Fun Drills & Match Play.

Sundays 9:00am-10:00am

$16.00 Resident $20.00 Non-Resident

INTERMEDIATE

Come join in the fun of this high

energy workout and match play.

Sundays 10:00am-11:30am

$16.00 Resident $20.00 Non Resident

SIGN UP IN THE PRO SHOP

PATCH REEF PARK

TENNIS CENTER

May– August 2018

LOOKING FOR A CLINIC

BEGINNERS CLINIC Just starting to play?

Mondays

7:00pm-8:00pm

$16.00 Resident $20.00 Non-Resident

BALL MACHINE CLUB

May-August Unlimited Use * 7 days a week

Members - $60.00 & tax/month

PICK UP FLYER in PRO SHOP

*11AM-7PM daily

(9-11A & 7-9P upon availability)

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Q. When should I volley behind my opponent and when should I vol-

ley into the open court?

You must keep your opponent guessing at all times. When you’re

close to the net, volley into the open court. When farther away from

the net-especially on your first volley, volley behind your opponent.

If your opponent is very fast, you should volley him/her more fre-

quently. Use the open court more often against a slower opponent.

Q. How do you neutralize a strong first serve?

The first step is to set up for your return a few feet behind the base-

line so you have time to react to the serve. Hit a high, deep return

that travels 8-10’ above the net and lands a few feet from the base-

line. This forces the server to take 5-6 steps backward & hit the ball

from behind the doubles alley. You should move 3-4 steps forward &

toward the center of the court, you have the superior court position.

Be ready for a deep return & take it on the rise to the opposite cor-

ner. Your 2 shots create an X pattern& put the server on the run

while you control the center of the court & dictate the rally.

Wimbledon courts

are 100% perennial

rye grass, mowed

each day to 1/3”.

One ton of grass

seed is used every

year.3,000 gallons of

water will be use

during the tour-

nament.

Call us so

we can cus-

tomize your

event.

TENNIS QUESTIONS

Plan your next

“BIRTHDAY PARTY”

The latest Single’s & Double’s Ladder series

for both men and women ended in March .

The Singles Ladder Winners are:

High Advance Plus: Aaron Kupin

High Advance: Caio Gouveia

Advanced: Lonn Weissblum

CONGRATULATIONS TO

ALL THE WINNERS!

MEN’S AND LADIES LADDER

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BRAIN TEASER What is unusual about

the following words:

Revive, banana, grammar,

voodoo, potato, uneven?

Answer on Page 3

Looking for an unusual tennis

gift? Check out the Pro Shop!

We have a wide selection of gifts

from hats & visors to racquets and

bags at very affordable prices.

Tennis is a perfect combination of violent

action taking place in an atmosphere of

total tranquility.

Billy Jean King

The next men’s & women’s single’s ladder will begin on July 9th. Fly-ers will be available in the Pro Shop. A great way to meet new players and enjoy some good competition.

DID YOU

KNOW?

SEE LAST PAGE FOR JUNIOR SUMMER

CAMP INFORMATION

STARTS JUNE 4th.

Pg 2: Brain teaser answer: Take the first letter of each word and put it at the end. It will spell the same words backwards.

THE DROP SHOT: THE UNDERRATED WEAPON

What is a Perfect Drop Shot? A perfect drop shot goes over the net with a very small

margin for error. To be effective, the ball must have reverse under-spin and bounce at

least 2 times before reaching the service line. Your Opponent has fantastic ground-

stroke's but fears coming to the net. This is the exact time to give them a different look

and force them out of their comfort zone. Having a balance and a variety of shots, in-

cluding touch and power, allow you to keep your opponent’s mind wondering what you

will do next.

When and Why? Powerful groundstroke's often force your opponent to fall back several

feet behind the baseline. This is the optimal time to hit a drop shot, which then keeps the

opponent honest because if they move back too much they will not be able to retrieve

the drop shot.

It is not enough to just work your opponent side to side to create open court opportuni-

ties. Learning to work deep and short combinations can add another dimension to your

game.

In today’s game, you must have a drop shot. Just as a quarterback uses different forma-

tions and plays to confuse opponents, the drop shot does the same in tennis.

USTA Fl. Level 4 Gulfstream Boy’s 12’s May 12

Summer Fun Level 7 Jr. Championships July 7

PRP Back to School Level 7 Jr. August 4

Fall Classic Level 7 Jr. Championships Sept. 15

Heat Cramps, Exhaustion & Stroke

Causes: Excessive fluid loss, electrolyte

imbalance, low salt, poor acclimatization.

Symptoms: Excessive sweating, cramping,

weakness, faintness, vomiting, cold, clammy.

Treatments: Rest in cool place, lying down,

cold towel, water/electrolyte replacement.

In case of Heat Stroke call 911.

EVENTS AT PRP TENNIS HEAT RELATED ILLNESSES

MAY & JUNE String of the Month

Wilson Sensation Reg. $27.95 ONLY $22.00

Grip of the month Wilson Pro Perforated Overgrip

Reg. $5.50 ONLY $4.25

JULY & AUGUST String of the Month Prince Premier Control

Reg. $22.95 ONLY $22.00

Grip of the month Prince Dura Pro

Reg. $4.00 ONLY $3.00

The Patch Reef Park

Tennis Center is offering 2 Summer

Tennis Camps. Each is offered for 10 weeks with several schedule choices to accommodate your needs. Whether your child is brand new to the game, or seriously competing at the highest levels, the Patch Reef Park Summer Tennis Camps provide the quality instruction and facilities to advance their skills in a fun and challenging atmosphere. We use the 10 & Under tennis method which is an exciting new play format for learning tennis, designed to bring kids into the game by utilizing specialized equipment, shorter court dimensions and modified scoring, all tailored to age and size. Our staff of professional instructors not only teach the strokes and strategy of the game, but also emphasize sportsmanship, court conduct, and physical fitness. Campers should bring:

Comfortable clothing/tennis shoes/bathing suit

& towel/Sunscreen/Sun block/Hat or

Visor.

LUNCH INCLUDED

EVERYDAY

Full Day Campers Only

AFTER CARE AVAILABLE

3:30-6:00PM

2 CAMPS

3-6 YEAR OLDS

& 7-16 YEAR OLDS

10 WEEKS JUNE 4 -

AUGUST 10

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND A BROCHURE JUST STOP BY THE PRO SHOP , CALL US AT 561-367-7090 OR DOWNLOAD A FORM FROM OUR WEBSITE: PatchReefPark.org.