JTFS Donates $1000 to Cordova High School Tennis Program

This month The Junior Tennis Fund Sacramento (JTFS) made a $1,000 donation to the Cordova High School tennis team. This donation will help with equipment and support putting rackets in student hands.

The Junior Tennis Fund Sacramento (JTFS) is a non-profit organization that harnesses the power of collective giving to support community philanthropy for youth tennis in the greater Sacramento area including Sacramento, El Dorado, Placer, and Yolo Counties and parts of San Joaquin County.

Cordova High School Tennis Coach Jeff Pieczynski said, “This donation from The Junior Tennis Fund Sacramento will have a big impact on the Cordova High Tennis program. I will be able to use these funds to purchase tennis teaching/training aids that will help players progress at a quicker rate.”

“This will also allow me to do effectively station training for players to help them improve their conditioning and their strokes. Since I am the only coach, this will help players to use their time efficiently and be productive. I am very excited and grateful to receive this grant from Junior Tennis Fund Sacramento.”

For the past six years JTFS has established itself as a leader in providing support for creating new tennis opportunities for all kids, especially the under-served, at schools, parks and public facilities.

If you would like to learn more about The Junior Tennis Fund Sacramento or make a donation please visit:  https://www.juniortennisfund.org

Junior Tennis Fund recognizes the value of exercise, outdoor activity and interaction with friends for children. What better way than to learn and play tennis on our community courts. 

KNOW WHY YOU WIN AND WHY YOU LOSE

Coach’s Corner by Mary Hill

You can win matches with many different strategies and tactics, all of which are designed to break down your opponent. How do you do this?

1) Your #1 weapon and strategy is consistency. The person who makes the fewest errors usually wins.

2) Depth. The deeper you keep your opponent, the fewer options they have to gain control ofthe point. Depth will often earn you a short ball.

3) How early you play the ball is a huge determining factor in being in control. If you take away your opponent’s time, your opponent won’t have time to execute their game plan.

4) The distance you move your opponent will also reduce their chances to gain control of the point. For instance, hitting deep crosscourt, earning a short ball, and then hitting a short down the line shot can move your opponent beyond her capabilities. Serving wide and hitting deep to the open court is another strategy that moves your opponent a great distance. Remember, tennis is a game of movement, and many players are not good movers.

5) Variety. As you continue to develop your tennis skills, don’t forget to add variation with your spins and speeds. Advanced players train to become unpredictable, take players out of their rhythm, and keep the ball out of the opponent’s strike zone.

As you become aware of and learn these breakdown skills, you can then use the breakdown strategy that fits best against your opponent. You can also discover where you breakdown in a match, so you can put your focus in your practice sessions on improving a weakness.