Weekly Schedule Racquet News

by George Christoforatos, USPTA, PTR

In recent months we have seen the Spec Tennis numbers grow here at Indian Creek Yacht and Country Club. So much so, that we just ordered new Spec Tennis Paddles from Nate Gross the innovator of Spec Tennis. Nate has seen considerable growth in a short time in this wonderful sport. Why? Because its fun, easy to play and it’s a racquet sport that players are staying injury free for the part.

My recent visit to the (PPR – Professional Pickleball Registry and PTR – Professional Tennis Registry) symposium at Hilton Head, Pickleball and Tennis are still growing fast, there is no doubt about that Spec Tennis offers a chance to compete, playing a reduced down tennis match on a smaller court with a paddle and orange dot ball – a lesser compressed ball. So, the game is similar to tennis with paddles and a slower ball that has a bounce.

Spec Tennis vs Pickleball – With Spec Tennis, the ball bounces higher and your playing more like tennis, but playing shorter set with minimal restrictions (See the rules for Spec Tennis). You play more underhanded compared to traditional tennis. Pickleball is played with a whiffle ball and paddles and the movements are very quick in a reduced down area with a lower stance. Given this, pickleball is fun but warming up is key. Spend at least 30 minutes warming up before playing, to avoid injuries.

Spec Tennis is played on Wednesday and Friday each week from 12:30 to 2pm Or, you can organize your own group and reserve a court and play. Demo paddles are available if you'd like to give it a try!

Intro to Pickleball (Beginner)

Thursdays & Saturdays from 12-1:00 p.m.

Teaching the basic strokes/fundamentals and how to keep score and play actual matches for fun!

Stretch/Fitness Class

Mondays & Wednesdays 2:00-3:30 p.m.

Cardio Tennis

Mondays, Tuesday & Thursdays at 8:00 a m

Monday Evenings @ 5 p m

Drills & Drinks

Wednesdays from 4:30-6:00 p.m.

Spec Tennis Open Play & Clinics

Wednesdays & Fridays From 12:30-2:00 p.m. Clinic available on Fridays from 12:30-2 p.m.

Youth Clinics

High-Performance Training -

Tuesdays and Thursdays 4-6 p.m.

Saturdays: 10 & Under - 2:00-3:00 p.m.

Middle/High School 3:00-4:30 p.m.

Ladies' Round Robin Play

Monday 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Friday 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

Men's 4.0 and up Round Robin Play

Saturdays - 11:30 am to 1pm

Pickleball Play (Open Play)

Tuesdays& Thursdays 2-4 p.m.

Fridays & Sundays - 4-6 p.m.

FREE PICKLEBALL FOR ALL EVERY SECOND FRIDAY!

Simply sign up on the club calendar online or using the mobile the app

Care for the Courts: As you use the courts or lobby, please be courteous and leave the facilities as you found them for the next member. Please return balls to carts, dispose of any trash and put any towels or toiletries in the appropriate baskets. Thank you!