Rossmoor Men's Tennis Team Dominates Walnut Creek #2 (WC2) The Rossmoor Tennis Club men's team hosted Walnut Creek #2 (WC2) on October 14 in a Senior Men's Interclub League (SMIL) match at Rossmoor. WC2 Coach Bob Satcher brought four doubles teams to compete. WC2 continued its long-term trend of fielding increasingly competitive teams, but Rossmoor maintained its winning edge, capturing three of the four matches. Match Results: Line 1: Yoshi Fukamiya and Brian Bailey prevailed in a closely contested match, winning a third-set tiebreak, 4-6, 6-4, 10-4. Line 2: John Poon and Richard Schulman also battled to a third-set tiebreak but narrowly lost, 6-3, 4-6, 7-10. Line 3: Barry Brian and David Besenfelder combined power and finesse to secure a convincing straight-set victory, 6-2, 6-3. Line 4: Rick Sterling and Bart Ostro used their powerful play to earn a solid straight-set win, 6-4, 6-3.

USTA Tennis Tip: Play Down the Middle Hitting through the middle of the court reduces opponents' angles, can create confusion over who should take the ball, and provides a greater margin for error. Similarly, serving down the T limits the returner's angles and makes it more difficult to hit an effective return.

Men's Tennis Team members are from left, Yoshi Fukamiya, John Poon, Rick Sterling, David Besenfelder, Richard Schulman, Bart Ostro, Barry Brian, and Brian Bailey. Rossmoor SMIL Schedu

Rossmoor Women’s 50+ Tennis Team Defeats Round Hill

Rossmoor’s Women’s 50+ East Bay Women’s League (EBWL) tennis team hosted Round Hill Country Club on October 5. Despite the unusually hot morning, the Rossmoor women persevered and came away with a convincing victory.

Three Rossmoor doubles teams—Susan Lutz and Laura Kim, Lori Davis and Rena Benz, and Yvonne Merrick and Captain Pat Baughman—all won their matches in straight sets.

Jane Saknowitz and Dako Urabe were at match point when Jane suffered a slight fall, bringing their match to an unfortunate end. Mary Benin stepped in and drove Jane to Urgent Care. Fortunately, Jane has fully recovered.

Rossmoor earned nine points overall, moving the team into fourth place in the league standings.

The team’s next match is October 12 at Pleasanton.

Rossmoor Men's Tennis Team Falls to Walnut Creek #1

Walnut Creek #1 visited Rossmoor on September 30 for a Senior Men’s Interclub League (SMIL) match against the Rossmoor Men’s Tennis Team.  A record six teams competed. Walnut Creek #1 consistently fields strong teams, and this match was no exception. Rossmoor played well against the tough competition, winning one line and taking another to a third-set tiebreak before falling on the remaining four lines.

Match Results:

Line 1: Yoshi Fukamiya and Chris Slee battled one of the league’s strongest teams but were defeated, 1-6, 2-6.

Line 2: David Besenfelder and Aric Ludwig went down, 2-6, 2-6.

Line 3: Barry Brian and David Hickey were defeated, 2-6, 3-6.

Line 4: Al Peters and Rick Sterling prevailed in a marathon match lasting well over two hours, 5-7, 6-2, 10-8 (third-set tiebreak).

Line 5: Bernie Wolf and Stuart Coffey fought through a long, close match before falling, 7-5, 2-6, 4-10 (third-set tiebreak).

Line 6: Roger Emanuel and John Preston faced tough competition and lost, 0-6, 1-6.

USTA tip: Hit deep more often than hard.Depth makes it more difficult for opponents to attack while giving you recovery time. A ball with comfortable net clearance that lands deep is usually more valuable than a harder hit ball landing around the service line.

Men's Tennis Team members are from left, front row, Barry Brian, John Preston, David Besenfelder, Al Peters, Roger Emanuel, Yoshi Fukamiya, and Stuart Coffey. Second row from left, Aric Ludwig, Captain Bernie Wolf, Rick Sterling, Chris Slee, and David Hickey.

Rossmoor Tennis Club Wild Card on September 26   Wild Card Tournament The first of two Rossmoor Tennis Club events on September 26 was a Wild Card tournament; the second, Oktoberfest, is reported separately. It was a beautiful fall morning, and the players were ready for action. Director Richard Schulman organized the fun and competitive event for 24 participants. The tournament featured six rounds of doubles, with each match consisting of four games. Players were paired at random for each round, giving them an opportunity to play with a variety of partners and opponents. Players kept up their energy between matches with pastries, fruit, and coffee. When the final matches were completed, the players appeared quite satisfied with a morning of friendly competition and tennis.  See the photo caption for tournament results.

Rossmoor Wildcard tournament winners, shown left to right with their finishing places, are: John Corwin (2nd), Paul Chasin (1st), Tournament Director Richard Schulman, Becky Reiss (1st place tie), and Carol Sebilia (1st place tie)..

Rossmoor Men's Tennis Team Upended at Blackhawk The Rossmoor Men’s Tennis Team traveled to Blackhawk Country Club for the first match of the new SMIL (Senior Men’s Interclub League) season on September 16. It was a beautiful fall day, although temperatures climbed as the matches continued into the early afternoon. As usual, Blackhawk fielded strong teams to challenge Rossmoor. Match Results: Line 1: Chris Slee and Bob Benz battled through a close first set before falling, 5-7, 3-6. Line 2: Richard Schulman and Aric Ludwig played a solid match but were defeated, 4-6, 2-6. Line 3: Veterans Larry Barclay and Al Peters played a marathon 1½-hour first set before losing the match, 6-7, 2-6. Line 4: Irwin Cohen and Paul Chasin earned Rossmoor’s victory when their opponents retired after a hard-fought first set, 7-6, retired. USTA offers many suggestions for senior recreational and competitive players looking to improve their game. One is to “get one more ball back.” Rather than trying for an extraordinary shot, focus on making your opponent play one more ball. Often, that extra shot is all it takes to win the point.

Men's Tennis Team members are from left, Larry Barclay, Irwin Cohen, Aric Ludwig, Chris Slee, Bob Benz, Richard Schulman, Paul Chasin, and Al Peters.

Rossmoor Women 50+ Tennis Team Resumes Play Rossmoor Women’s 50+ EBWL tennis team began its season at home on September 14 against San Ramon Valley Tennis. San Ramon fielded a strong team and won three of the four matches.  Lori Davis and Pat Baughman cruised to a decisive two-set victory on line 1. The line 2 match was extremely competitive, with Guita Bahramipour and Eileen Plotkin losing in a third-set tiebreak. On line 3, Carol Pillsbury and Mary Benin played many long, hard-fought games before losing in two sets. Carol Sebilia and Karen Meyer partnered for the first time on line 4 and played a spirited match but were defeated.

Rossmoor Tennis Club Women's 50 + Team From left, Captain Pat Baughman, Carol Sebilia, Guita Bahramipour, Eileen Plotkin, Lori Davis, Mary Benin, Carol Pillsbury, and Karen Meyer; kneeling in front, Yvonne Merrick Article by Pat Baughman

Rossmoor Tennis Club

NEWSLETTER  |  OCTOBER 2026

Upcoming Events

DATE	EVENT	COURTS	TIME
Oct. 5 · Mon.	Women’s EBWT 50+1	3, 4, 5, 6	9:30 a.m.
Oct. 14 · Wed.	Men’s SMIL League	1, 3, 4, 5, 6	11:30 a.m.
Oct. 17 · Sat.	Villages Tournament	San Jose	—
Oct. 23 · Fri.	Women’s EBWT 65+	3, 4, 5, 6	9:30 a.m.
Oct. 28 · Wed.	Men’s SMIL League	1, 3, 4, 5, 6	11:30 a.m.
Oct. 29 · Thurs.	New Members Welcome Party and Dinner	—	—

Times shown as — were not provided. See event invitations for details.

Drop In Tennis

Tuesday & Thursday: 9:00–10:30 a.m.  •  Sunday: 8:30–10:00 a.m.

Club Notes

Drop In Tennis  Drop-in tennis on Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday continues to be well attended, now sometimes filling 3 or more courts.

Women’s Teams  The women's teams are practicing every Monday at 9:20 a.m. For information, contact Becky Reiss or Pat Baughman.

Newcomers’ Welcoming Party  October 29. See the President’s Corner for details.

Villages Tournament  RTC players travel to the Villages on October 17 for the semiannual event.

Court Update  David Hickey announced there is a new windsock for the courts.

News on tennis matches   

  

President’s Corner

Mary Benin  |  RTC President

October Highlights

September was a busy month.  While the Stargazing event was cancelled due to wind, several other events took place that were well attended and enjoyed by all.  September 13th approximately 45 people attended a viewing party for the US Open Men's Final and they not only enjoyed watching the match with their tennis friends, they enjoyed delicious tacos and cake provided by the club.  September 26 featured both a Wildcard tournament and the last BBQ of the season, which had an Oktoberfest theme.  See the pictures and summary of this fun event elsewhere in the newsletter.

Villages Tournament

October will feature the historic Villages Tournament with our team visiting the Villages in San Jose on October 17th.  So far we have 6 women and 8 men signed up.  We need 12 men and 12 women, so if you haven't signed up yet and are available to play, please sign up. We always need subs as well as players so we need lots of men and women to sign up.  Go to your Membership App on your phone and then Events and click on the Villages to sign up.  The Villages players are good and enjoyable both on and off the courts, and the post-match luncheon is always delicious, so sign up if you can.  We always have lots of people driving carpools, so don't let the distance bother you.

New Members Welcome Party

October 29th we will have a Welcome Party for new members.  We will have  a gourmet pizza dinner with both new members (members for 2 years or less) and established members (members for more than two years) invited.  Details will be provided in the Event invitation.  It will be a delicious and fun event for all, so stay tuned for the invitation.

Looking Ahead to November

Please mark your calendar now for two events in November.  On November 14th we will have The Third Times the Charm - Stargazing Event. We are hoping for clear skies and no wind this time.  November 18th is our last General Meeting for 2026, we will be electing new officers. The board has a great slate of candidates:

Vice President — Rick Sterling

Tournaments — Becky Reiss

Maintenance — Todd Mangini

At the meeting, in addition to these candidates, for each position, those in attendance may nominate themselves or someone else. The members in attendance will then vote on the candidates for each position.  We need a quorum, so please come to the meeting if you are available.

Mary Benin
RTC President

Oktoberfest

Seventy-five members of the Rossmoor Tennis Club gathered on September 26 for an early Oktoberfest celebration and the final barbecue dinner of the season. The festivities were organized by Shrey and his husband, Stan, and featured clever banners, lively polka music, and bratwurst.

Left to right: Shrey Trivedi and Stan Birkin.

Remembering Joe Potozkin

Joe Potozkin, a longtime member of the Rossmoor Tennis Club and its oldest member, died in September at the age of 100.

Joe stopped playing tennis in his early 90s at the urging of his children, but he continued to follow the men’s team and could often be seen watching its matches. He was kind to all the players and always encouraging. Joe was loved by his fellow club members and will be greatly missed. Below is an article written by Dave Kern last year and published in the Rossmoor News.

Joe Potozkin Celebrates His 99th Birthday

By Dave Kern  |  Reprinted from the Rossmoor News, 2025

Joe Potozkin, the oldest living former member of the Rossmoor Tennis Club men’s team and 25-year resident of Rossmoor, celebrated his 99th birthday on January 23. A group of his tennis buddies gathered recently to help him celebrate with champagne and a birthday cake.

Joe is featured as one of the Rossmoor men in Eric Anschutz' 2014 book "November Song, Stories of Sixteen Well-Lived Lives".

After his early years growing up in the Bronx, Joe joined the US Navy in 1943 and served in World War 2 in the Pacific. After the war and while getting his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in education at City College of New York, he met his wife Shonny who was attending Hunter College . They have two offspring, Amy, the former casting director at Berkeley Rep, and Jerome, a successful dermatologist in Danville.

Besides teaching middle school, he also served as principal and vice principal, retiring after 36 years of service.

Joe’s sporting life is notable: he was a champion welterweight boxer in the Navy (winning the Navy’s Pacific Theater welterweight championship) and at CCNY (and even sparred a few friendly rounds against Sugar Ray Robinson who thought Joe was good enough to turn pro). He coached basketball, was an accomplished softball pitcher resulting in his induction into the National Softball Hall of Fame, and was an excellent tennis player and a valuable member of the Rossmoor team.

He doesn’t play tennis anymore but does drop by the Buckeye courts to watch his old team compete. YES, Joe has truly experienced a well-lived life.

Joe summed up his life in “November Song”: “For me being happy comes from interacting with family. 

Rossmoor Tennis Club

September 2026 Newsletter

Stay Connected  Calendar of  Events   Sept 13, Sun            Viewing party, US Open Men's Final   11:00 a.m. Sept 14, Mon           EBWL (Women) 50+ B1                     10:00 a.m.                                     Home Match Sept 16, Wed          Star Gazing Party                                 9:00 p.m. Sept 18, Fri             EBWL(Women) 65+A2                       10:00 a.m.                                     Home Match Sept 19, Sat           Wild Card                                             9:00 a.m. Sept 30, Wed          Men's match                                       11:30 a.m.                                    at Home Tues, Thurs             Drop-in tennis :                                    9:00 - 10:30 a.m. Sun                            "             "                                              8:30 - 10:00 a.m

Drop-in tennis on Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday continues to be well attended, now sometimes filling 3 or more courts.

The women's teams are practicing every Monday at 9:20 a.m. League play starts in September with Pat Baughman as Captain for the 55+ group and Becky Reiss for 65+.

The men's team season starts September 16 with an away match and a match at home on Sept 30.

The Board approved a $500 contribution for an RTC tile to be added to the Rossmoor Community Mural Project.

The Ball Machine Gets a Fresh Bounce-  David Hickey is retiring some of the old balls and bringing in newer used ones. Expect a little more bounce in your practice shots!

Great News! The work on courts 7 and 8 is complete!  Monday the lines were painted, and Tuesday the nets went up and people were invited to play on the courts.  The reports from the first players on the courts is that they were pleased with the court surface. So come down and check them out for yourself. 

August had some new and fun events.  The most recent was the slice of summer which featured Italian food and watermelon.  Linda Spiegelman donated some very attractive watermelon placemats to the club which our always creative social director, Shrey Trevedi, turned into a themed event "A Slice of Summer." Those who attended thought the Italian Food was delicious, and the light dessert of sliced watermelon paired perfectly with the hearty lasagna.

August also had one of our traditional barbecues on our now fixed (but keep your fingers crossed) 10-year old grill, which grillmaster Lenny Cook did a wonderful job cooking veggie burgers, chicken, and regular burgers.  Lots of delicious salads brought by the attendees made it a delicious feast.

Our August Wildcard featured a team event with Tennis Players who played Pickleball squaring off against Tennis Players who don't play Pickleball in men's and women's doubles.  For the women, the tennis only group narrowly won, and for the men the Pickleball plus tennis won with enough points to secure an overall win for team Pickleball.  After the tournament some people have requested having a team golf and tennis versus a team tennis/no golf.  It was also suggested that we have each player compete in one set of mixed doubles and one set of men's or women's doubles.  You can give your feedback regarding interest in (or no interest in) that theme and format to our tournament director Richard Schulman.

September has several star-studded events. We will be viewing stars at two different events, only 3 days apart and you'll have a chance to be a star three days after that.  On Sunday, September 13 we will have a viewing party for the men's final.  The event will start at 11:00 and end at 4:00 or whenever it is over, whichever comes first.  Shrey has organized tacos for lunch and cake for dessert.  We will divide the room into two sides, one for supporters for each finalist, so that you can cheer, high-five, and moan with your fellow fans.  If you haven't signed up yet, sign up under "Viewing Party for the Men's US Open Final" on your Membership App. There are still spots available, so sign up to come cheer on your favorite tennis star with your tennis friends.

On September 16th we will have, weather permitting, a stargazing event, featuring the celestial stars. The event will start at 9:00 p.m.  First dibs (until Sept. 10th) for viewing slots goes to those who signed up for the previous stargazing event that was cancelled due to clouds.  Please sign up as a first time or returning (attempted) viewer on your Membership App under "Stargazing Party."

On September 19th, it will be your chance to be a star! We will have a Wildcard Event starting at 9:00 a.m. Watch for an invitation to sign up for this event from Tournament Director, Richard Schulman. The tournaments are always fun and a great way to play with and visit with lots of different members of our club. Snacks will be provided.

Don't forget that Emily Vanvleet, search committee chair, is looking for a candidate for vice president for 2027-2029. This vice president will serve as vice president for two years, and president for the last one.  Contact Emily (ebv2new@gmail.com) to volunteer, or suggest someone who you think would be good.

Let's all have a great September!

Mary

Courts 7 and 8 are repaved and play resumed on Sept 1

Wildcard Tournament

On a beautiful Saturday morning, August 15th, a team of 6 men and 6 women tennis players who also play pickleball took on 6 men and 6 women who are tennis players only.  The Club knew that this was not a definitive test of whether pickleball helps or hurts tennis players' tennis games, but would make for fun bragging rights for the day. The match consisted of three lines of men's and women's doubles, with each line playing a two-set match, with the total number of games won by each team totaled. For the women, the tennis only team (Terry Quinlan, Lori Davis, Mary Benin, Carol Sebilia, Emily VanVleet and Jan Alhman), squeaked out a 1-point victory (23-22) over the rival women's tennis plus pickleball team (Becky Reiss, Jane Sacknowitz, Yvonne Merrick, Helen Holtz, Guita Bahramipour, and Carol Pillsbury).  For the men it was a different story. The men's tennis plus pickleball team (Al Peters, Marc Passen, Bart Ostro, Paul Chasin, Brian Bailey, and Z Weyland) dominated (36-7) the men's tennis only team (Bart Sebilia, Jerry Quinlan, Barry Devine, John Preston, Tim Rigney, and Sumner Estes). When the men's and women's scores were totaled the tennis plus pickleball were the winners and had the bragging rights for the day.  A big thanks to Bert and Carol Sebilia who bought the snacks that the participants enjoyed. They also set up the food and drinks and were in charge of the cleanup.  They do this nearly every tournament and are a huge asset to the club. 

Article by Mary Benin

Rossmoor Wildcard participants are from left, front row,  Bart Ostro, Lori Davis, Jan Ahlman, Yvonne Merrick, Emily VanVleet, Carol Sebilia, and Dave Blanchard; back row, Sumner Estes, Brian Bailey, Al Peters, Bert Sebilia, Z Weyland, Tim Rigney, Guida Bahramipour, John Preston, and Barry Devine.

 

Your editor has worked hard to get the tennis newsletter out today, despite the fact that today happens to be a very important day: my wife’s birthday and our anniversary! ❤️ Tennis is such a priority!  Enjoy!

Rossmoor Tennis Club  August, 2026 Newsletter    Calendar of  Events   Aug 15                       Barbecue Aug 15                      Wild Card Aug 3-9                     Moraga  Professional  Tennis Tournament                                      https://moragatennistournament.com/ Sept 13                     Viewing party, US Open Men’s Final   The Brightwork Open – August 3–9 Enjoy top-level professional tennis close to home at the Brightwork Open, a USTA Level 3 tournament, August 3–9 at Moraga Country Club and St. Mary's College. Admission is free. Men's and women's singles and doubles, plus mixed doubles, begin daily no earlier than 9:00 a.m. For draws, schedules, and visitor information, visit the Brightwork Open or USTA Serve Tennis websites. Tip: Seating is limited, so arrive early or bring a folding chair. Food and beverages are available at Moraga Country Club.                                                                 Welcome New Members Sandra Hoke Felix Curcuru

There is good news on the resurfacing courts 7 and 8 project.  Assuming that the full RWC Board supports the recommendation to fund the project and award the contract to Silicon Valley Paving, we should be able to get the courts resurfaced in the early fall.    In other news, The Rossmoor Women's Tennis Teams are under new leadership for the 2026-2027 season.  Both teams compete in the East Bay Women's Tennis League (EBWTL).  Becky Reiss is taking over as captain of the age 65-Plus team from retiring captain Mary Benin and Pat Baughman is taking over as captain of the age 55+ team from retiring captain Carol Pillsbury.  Becky has lived in Rossmoor and been a member of the Rossmoor Tennis Club for about 7 years, while Pat Baughman has only lived here and been a member for a few months. Both Becky and Pat have years of experience as captains of women's tennis teams.  Becky has been captain of many USTA teams in the East Bay area, while Pat has been the captain of many teams in a league similar to our EBWTL league in the Palm Desert area where she lived prior to moving here.   Both Captains are already making a splash with their teammates.  Pat has taken over organizing and running the combined teams' weekly practice, while Becky is organizing a potluck and tennis practice party just before the league starts. Both women are strong players, leaders, and tennis enthusiasts. The teams are looking forward to the new season with their new leaders.  I'd like to give a big shout out to Bert and Carol Sebilia for running the July BBQ in Richard's absence and to Lenny Cook for doing the grilling.   The August Wildcard will be held on August 15 and will feature a competition between players who play both tennis and pickleball versus players who play tennis only. There is no prize money, but the winning team will get bragging rights on whether pickleball helps or hurts your tennis game!   We also have an upcoming Club Event which I hope will be fun for everyone in the RTC (actually only 65 of you due to space limitations, but if this year's event is a big hit, we can reserve a bigger room next year).  We are holding a viewing party for the men's U.S. Open Final which starts at 11:00.  We will serve lunch and it should be fun oohing and ahhing the great shots with your friends.  So look for a signup for the viewing party for Sept.13th soon and reserve your seat. Mary New Captains for Women’s Teams, Left to right, Becky Reiss and Pat Baughman Barbecue on July 25 a Big Success On a beautiful summer evening on July 26, twenty-five tennis players and guests gathered for a BBQ. Grill master extraordinaire Lenny Cook served perfectly grilled hamburgers, hot dogs, veggie burgers, and chili dogs. Club members provided delicious salads and desserts, while music was provided by DJ Rick Sterling. A handful of players worked up an appetite with some friendly tennis beforehand. Article by Bert Sebilia   Rossmoor Men Complete Successful SMIL Season Congratulations to Captain Bernie Wolf and Co-Captain Stuart Coffey for leading the Rossmoor Men's Tennis Team through another successful season in the Senior Men's Interclub League (SMIL), which runs from September through July. Rossmoor competed in 22 matches against senior clubs throughout the East Bay, with 33 club members representing the team during the season. Players participated in anywhere from one to 15 matches, reflecting both the depth of the team and the captains' commitment to broad participation. The season provided much more than competitive tennis. Players continued to sharpen their games by reinforcing the fundamentals that win doubles matches: move in on the second serve, watch the contact point, beat the bounce, and keep your feet moving. As one teaching professional noted, good footwork becomes automatic only through years of repetition, a reminder that improvement comes with practice at every age. Just as important, the SMIL season strengthened friendships throughout the league. Competitive matches, good sportsmanship, and post-match camaraderie made another rewarding season for the Rossmoor Men's Tennis Team. Practices continue through the summer as the team prepares for the next SMIL season, which begins in September.              Miscellaneous Notes David Hickey reports that the grill, ball machine, and ball mower had recent repairs and are working as of July 23 Items in Lost and Found  July 20    Rossmoor Activities Council Invites Residents to Digital Communications Meeting The Rossmoor Activities Council will hold a general meeting on Tuesday, August 11, at 10 a.m. in the Fireside Room. Unlike most Activities Council meetings, all Rossmoor residents are invited to attend. Director of Communications Ann Peterson and Web Content Manager Javier Roman are seeking ideas on how Rossmoor's websites, email, social media, and other digital communication tools can better serve residents and clubs. Feedback from the meeting will help shape a community-wide survey this fall and guide future improvements to Rossmoor's digital communications. Some suggestions may be implemented quickly, while others could require additional planning and collaboration. Club presidents, officers, members, and all interested residents are encouraged to attend and share their ideas. For more information, contact Activities Council President Dan Ring at rossmoorac@yahoo.com.

Rossmoor Men's Tennis Team Triumphs over Blackhawk Rossmoor Men’s Tennis Team hosted Blackhawk on July 8. Blackhawk usually fields four strong teams but it only could field three teams. Rossmoor won two matches and the third resulted in a tie. Match Results: Line 1: Chris Slee and Bob Benz engaged in a marathon match of 2 hours, 15 minutes. The players decided to call it after two sets, 5-7,7-5. Line 2: Richard Schulman and John Poon played well and won, 6-1, 6-3. Line 3: Irwin Cohen and newcomer Brian Bailey dominated the match, 6-0, 6-2. This was the last match of the season, and SMIL (Senior Men's Interclub League) play now takes a summer break until September. Eugenio Ovalle, who has taught tennis clinics in Rossmoor for many years, was asked to share a few of his favorite tennis tips: Attack the middle of the court – This creates confusion for your opponents, reduces the angles available for their return shots, and provides the highest-percentage hit because the net is lowest in the center. Move in on the second serve – Take the return early and approach the net. This puts immediate pressure on your opponents and often makes them uncomfortable.

Men's Tennis Team members are from left, Bob Benz, Chris Slee, John Poon, Irwin Cohen, Brian Bailey, and Richard Schulman.