June 2008 Blog Posts (4)

Here are some photos of the tournament All Albums » 2008 Junior Nationals And for videos of the Glass Court match ups CLICK HERE You have to register to see the games but it's worth it as they have about 100 matches on demand via streaming video with very good quality videos. Continue

Anyway, I'm 2 matches into the Summer Racquetball League at The Big C. I played Brad first a trainer at the gym and lost 2 games to 1 Game 1; I was up most of the game and ended up loosing it on a couple of service aces Game 2; was a close game and lasted a long time. He was up most of the game and I came back took the lead and then lost it 15-13 Game 3; I put my nose to the grind stone and won 15-8 if I remember correctly. Brad is in very good shape, I was running him all over the court and he… Continue

Saleem and I have run into each other at the gym on several occasions. He's always been very helpful and supportive and said he will play anyone any time. So after several attempts I finally got a few games in with him. I held my own the first game 15 to 8 I lost and second game I lost 15 to 2. I kept hitting the ball to his forehand which is pretty much anything 6 inches to the left of the left wall. He always positions himself for a forehand shot if he can. He has a good backhand but his for… Continue

Played about 1.5 hours of cut throat with Marshal and his 12 yr old son Steven. Marshal is an A player but is dealing with a torn hamstring so can't get around like he used to and Steven was actually a very solid C player. We all kept it competitive and had some fun on a lazy Saturday afternoon. Monday my feet are still killing me as Sunday we wen to the Walnut Creek Art and Wine festival and walked around fo 4 hours. Continue