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.
