We did it! Congrats to the Lady Lobsters!!!

The CHAMPS

Mesa... What a Place-a!

Just a quick update on today’s match.  We took all 3 courts, but it was not very satisfying.  Mesa CC had to forfeit line 3, which stunk because we didn’t find out until the last minute. Linda and Alison had already driven all the way out there and had to drive right back again. I still feel bad about that.  Jill and I skunked our opponents, 6-0, 6-0, in a match that we can’t even gloat about because it was so uneven.  Congratulations go to Eddi and Barrie for winning 6-3, 6-4 in what looked like a good match.  Nice job, ladies! 

The next three matches are home (hurray!)  Welcome back, Bobbi.  Sandy, please let us know when you’re ready to return to the lobster pot. 

For our Weds. 9:00 drill with Corey we have, Marty, Barrie, Linda, and Bobbi. 

Janet, please know that our thoughts and prayers are very much traveling with you as you support your daughter through this terrible ordeal. We know you’ll update us when you’re able.  And don’t worry about the tennis, we’ve got your back until you’re ready to play again. 

Congrats for winning our match against ACC on the 18th.  We took two courts (way to go Alison, Linda, Jill, and Eddi!). Barrie and Marty lost a tough match on line one against some very good players.  On the bright side, we learned a lot about what not to do from our loss, and we had a good lesson with Cory on Wednesday strategizing how to deal with tougher opponents who hit unexpected shots.  The main thing we took out of the lesson was the importance of communication.  According to Cory, it is fine to talk to your partner throughout the match and warn them where to be depending on where you hit your shot.  For example, if you hit a short shot, warn your partner to back up so they don't get pummeled with a volley.  Some of us had the impression that too much court talk was frowned on (especially if it is distracting to the opponent), but, according to Cory, it's not only legal, but highly encouraged. Also, a key point that he keeps helping us remember is... as soon as the opponent hits the ball, SPLIT STEP!  Don't worry if you think you're in the wrong spot.  You'll have much better luck judging the ball and moving to the ball if you're standing still (in the ready position).

As before, our thoughts and prayers are with Janet.

Nice Girls Win!

Oh yeah, Baby!!!  Eddi and Barrie took court 1 in a 6-2, 6-1 beautifully played match.  Jill & Alison, determined to win in straight sets, pulled out a little magic in the second set to put the Divas away for good.  Lesson of the day: Politeness is a virtue.  So glad the Lobsters don't disrespect their partners... so glad the Lobsters are kind when delivering balls to the opposing server... so glad the Lobsters don't fail to call the score when they're down... so glad the Lobsters have CLASS.
Best wishes for safe travels for all of our Lobsters this week!!!

Lobster Ledger for Monday, October 4th

We took the top and the bottom courts and had some great matches on all 3.  Barrie gets the tough as a lobster shell award this week for stretching so far to get a ball that she fell and jammed up her wrist. It is all better today!  Marty & Barrie set a Lobster record by winning all 345 deuces (slight exaggeration)  in their match and losing zero.

Speaking of jams, we're in a bit of one for our match next week with the Desert Divas at Winfield (the club up in Carefree).  Linda, Denise, and I will all be out of town. Bobbi's not here yet, Sandy is still injured, and I'm not sure yet about Janet.
That leaves:  Alison, Barrie, Eddi, and Jill available to play.  If we have to we can forfeit a court, but I'm checking into getting a sub to play with Janet if she's back. Or we could sign up a sub from La Cam really quick. If anyone has any ideas about that let me know.

Line Ups for Monday, October 4th

Alison & Denise; Jill & Eddi; Marty & Barrie will take the NET against our foes on Monday.  Look out... the rubberbands are coming off!
Please email Marty if you want to participate in next Wednesday's clinic with Cory.  He's teaching some great stuff!!!  Remember, baseline player hits to baseline player; and net player hits to net player.  Go Lobsters!

Lobster Ledger- Sept 27th

What a match today! I'm proud of all of us. And, even though we only took one court, we played some good, hard tennis.  We came out of our shells fighting even though we were melting into lobster bisque in the hot, hot sun. (All total we had 196 deuces and 47 tie break points)  Court #3 even opted to play out the third set over a quickie ten point tie-breaker.  Sheesh, will this weather ever cool down?  Line-ups for next week will be posted by Weds. on the blog. Please let me know of any conflicts, etc.

We are down a few players right now and don't have a lot of wiggle room.

Great job today.  We heart lobsters!

Lobster Ledger- Sept 21st

Great news if you haven't heard, the Lob-sters took all 3 courts yesterday over the Valley girls from Moon Valley CC.  We can't really gloat too much, considering they were a newly formed team and we have more experience, but it was still fun to win and a nice way to start the season.

Sandy gets the "Tough as a Lobster Shell" award for rolling her ankle when we were up 4-0 in the second set and then hobbling back out there after icing it for a few minutes to finish off the set, 6-0.  Sandy, thanks for eating nails for breakfast yesterday, but please let us know if your ankle's okay today.

The lineup for Monday, Sept 27th is: Sandy & Barrie, Janet & Eddi, Alison & Denise.  Go LobSTARS!

WEDNESDAY CLINICS... be a lobSTAR!

Wednesday morning - If you want to participate in a 4-person clinic with Corey @ 9am, please contact Marty.  This week's (9/23) drill class features Alison, Jill, Marty and Barrie. 

SCHEDULE

Sept 20th - away - Moon Valley
Sept 27th - home - Red Mountain
Oct 4th - home - Firerock
Oct 11th - away - Desert Divas
Oct 18th - away - Arizona CC
Oct 25th - BYE
Nov 1st - away - Mesa
Nov 8th - home - Daisy Mountain
Nov 15th - home - Serve M Up
Nov 22nd - home - Moon Valley
Nov 29th - away - Red Mountain

Welcome Lobsters