From the Tennis Professional
BILL WOODS, PTR
Head Tennis Professional
(540) 951-1601
[email protected]
We have been really busy this fall with
clinics and classes, but are
unfortunately winding down the
outdoor season at BCC. Thank you for
your support this season! We have
many new members playing tennis and
hopefully we will continue seeing
growth as we move into the winter
months. The outdoor courts are
available throughout the winter season
when weather permits. Please note the
court rules when using the courts.
Tennis Shop Sale
All in stock tennis shoes are 50% off ticketed price!
Tennis Shop Hours
The shop will have limited hours the next few months. If you
need something from the shop please contact me and I will
schedule a time with you. We will continue racquet stringing
services through the Winter season, so please contact me to
get that done if needed!
Clinics
Adult and junior clinics will be starting at VT indoors this
month. We have already moved adult clinics. I will update
everyone on the new junior times when I have them available.
Bill Woods, PTR
Head Tennis Professional
[email protected]
Bill’s Tennis Tip
There are no easy balls when you are at the net. When you're at the net, you have 1 to 1.5 seconds to react, decide, and
play the ball. It’s very challenging, and you might miss those volleys many times before you become comfortable at the net.
You can't learn volley from the book or only from drilling. Technique yes, but not situational play which includes decision
making! That's the hard part of the volley and you need to experience these situations many times before your decisions
become quick and automatic.
Make sure you warm up your volleys before you play. A number of players will warm up groundstrokes and serves but
ignore their volleys. Go to the net often, experience situations there, and know that you can't make a fool of yourself. If you
practice your volley, you will learn to react and anticipate where the ball is coming from and where to place your next shot.
Fall 2014 Adult Clinic Schedule
Fall 2014 Junior Clinic Schedule
Day
Time
Price
Striker
Tues
6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
$12/Clinic
Hot Shot
Tues
10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
$18/Clinic
Top Gun
Wed
10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
$18/Clinic
Hi-Energy
Fri
10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
$12/Clinic
6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
One time
$15 ball
Men’s Night
Mon
Level
Day
Time
Price
Little Aces
Tues
2:00 - 2:45 p.m.
$8/Clinic
Dinkers: Ages 5 - 8
Level
Mon & Wed
4:30 - 5:15 p.m.
$8/Clinic
Slicers: Ages 7 - 11
Mon & Wed
5:15 - 6:15 p.m.
$10/Clinic
New Aces: Ages 9 - 14
Tues & Thurs
5:30 - 6:15 p.m.
$10/Clinic
Smashers: Ages 9 - 14
Tues
5:00 - 6:00 p.m.
$10/Clinic
New Aces: High School
Tues
3:45 - 4:45 p.m.
$10/Clinic
Jr. Aces: Grades 6 - 12
Tues
3:45 - 5:00 p.m.
$10/Clinic
Fall Social November 14
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Join us for our fall social on Friday, November 14 at the Indoor Courts at Virginia Tech.
We will play round-robin doubles and enjoy drinks and appetizers. If you plan to attend, please
email Bill at [email protected].
PAGE 6 | NOVEMBER 2014