Nine players ventured out on this very gusty day. Mike likened the wind to the the Mariah wind (They Call The Wind Mariah) - even though those particular winds are always quite a bit west of Greenville. The Wayward Wind would fit as well. In any case, the blasts were so strong, that on 3 occasions balls hit over the net and landing in the 'kitchen' came back over the net on their own accord. Check the rules on that. In fact everyone should check the Official Pickleball Rules every once in a while.
Welcome to new players - husband and wife - Craig and Sue. Both former tennis players. Their first session at p-ball in record-breaking winds demonstrated that they have what it takes to develop their skills and become active and competitive UPGers.
All players: Sharon, Steve, Mike, Lynne, Peter, Sue, Craig, John and Ron.
Below: Mike (Spidy) demonstrating how not to dink the ball over the net.
Below: Newbies Craig and Sue - bucking the winds.
Below: Lynne (Ace), Peter and Sharon (Cupcake).
In spite of the wind, we kept at it for 2-1/2 and managed to keep most of the balls in the courts and all of the inside the fence. We UPGers laugh at the weather.
Pnuematically Hammered Spike
1 comment:
Thanks for taking the time to show craig and I the ropes. We will be back! It Is Fun!
Sue
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