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Read Buddy Broussard's plate carefully
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Beautiful New Orleans view from Algiers Point
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The Oak Leaf
Recipient of the 2013 LTA Marc Kaplan Media Excellence Award
GOOD NEWS FOR TENNIS FANS September 10, 2014 |
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The Casino's second floor served as an early clubhouse
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The City Park Tennis Club (CPTC) is a non-profit organization devoted to the development of tennis for recreation, enjoyment, and physical fitness. It is pledged to maintain the rules of play and the high standard of sportsmenship.
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Mark your calendar
October 12, 2014 the City Park Tennis Club is sponsoring its annual Beer Tournament at the City Park Pepsi Tennis Center. The entry fee is only $10 for club members and $30 for non-members. If you are not presently a club member, the annual membership fee is only $25. So, a GREAT chance to join a club that supports tennis in the greater New Orleans area, and participate in the one-day tournament for only $35. An added bonus!
More details about the club membership are contained in the "Why Join the City Park Tennis Club" article in this newsletter and at cityparktennisclub.com
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 L-R Matty Otillio, Adrienne Soileau, Thomas Wolf, Emily Karas Ockerlund, JC Tuthill, Monica Bourgeois Captain, Jennifer Mannn, Larry Holder, Donnie Natal, Matt Koontz, not pictured members Angela Jeffreys and Nick Braud
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 Jeff Dempsey, Michelle Gueydan, Neil Gernon, Donna Paternostro, Monica Bourgeois Captain, Julian Richards, Nancy Decuers, Laura Gernon, Tony Parternostro. Not pictured member Mehrnet Ergelen
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Question: Myron Tuman
Hey, Billy - Do you know of (or can you find out) any rule against a tennis player using either a listening device while playing, such as a Walkman (obviously via an earbud) or a recording device (like a miniaturized Dictaphone) which would allow a player to record notes to himself while playing?
Answer: Rocky Andry 
The rule in the Friend at Court is as follows: A player may bring to the court written notes that were prepared before the start of the match and may read these notes during the match. A player may not use electronic devices such as cell phones, digital messaging systems, radios, mp3 players, cd and dvd players, cassette players, and any device capable of receiving communication. Hearing aids and watches not capable of receiving messages are permitted. A player desiring to use any other electronic device should first ask the Referee whether the device may be used. The is page 26 USTA Comment 30:1 in the Friend at Court.
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Coach Pastore received the USTA Louisiana Junior Tournament of the Year Award in 2013
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The Green Dot Tennis Ball
by Roger Pastore
The gap between orange and yellow ball is too much for our 10 year olds to handle. However, most parents, players and coaches find that the transition balls are too rudimentary for their star pupils. The myth is that the use of silly green dot balls are for beginners. The reality is that not only do the top juniors in the world use these balls, but also many academies and colleges incorporate them into their training regimens for players of all ages and levels including the professionals. Europe has blazed the train in this regard followed by the rest of the world. Unfortunately the United States has been left behind. The only way many of our pros will consider utilizing this precious training tool is to mandate the usage. Don't be one of these, and get on board now!
In the coming years, you will find the entire USTA will fall in line with the use of green dot ball in the 12 and Under divisions. The most common sense approach is to have all level four and five tournaments be required to use green dot in tournament play. This way, when our kids graduate from orange they are not overwhelmed or discouraged, and the transition is a smooth one to full size tennis. Once graduating from orange, the kids finally get to play on a regulation 78 foot court with either 26" or 27" inch racquets. Designed specifically for this purpose, the green dot balls slow the game down just enough for the kids to hold extended rallies, remain competitive and maintain technique as they grow up. Currently, without green dot, development and tournaments has to be put on hold for most youngsters until they are strong enough and tall enough to fight off high bouncing lobs. The bounce of a green dot ball is significantly higher than the orange yet still a lower bounce than a regulation ball.
Green dot tennis is the next step in the progression. It is up to the pros and parents to demystify the use of all of our transition balls from red to orange to green dot. It is also important to continue to use green dot in drills and games when it is appropriate as a training tool no matter the age or level of the player. We should all jump on this opportunity to stay ahead of the curve and incorporate all levels of balls, from red to orange to green dot into our programs. Good Luck!
   
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The inside-out volley
by Jason Hazley
One of the main strengths of a net player lies with her ability to end the point with any high, weak volley. While mastered by few, the elusive inside-out volley has proven challenging for many a club player. However, with the right
adjustments the inside-out volley can become a weapon in any player's arsenal.
In doubles, circumstances arise when the net player has the opportunity to attack
the opposing team's net person. When in the 1-up and 1-back formation, the
most challenging volley to put away is the inside-out volley. For a right-handed
player the inside-out volley is a backhand volley played from the deuce side (or
a forehand volley played from the ad side) which is directed through the middle of
the court or toward the opposing team's net person.
The adjustments needed to execute the inside-out volley include the player's
shoulder turn and contact point. Once the decision has been made to play the
volley inside-out, the player must maintain plenty of space between herself and
the ball. For this reason a ball coming directly toward the player should not be
played inside-out. A cramped contact point will result in a volley that will go in
the direction of the opposing team's baseliner. While maintaining her balance, a
stronger than usual shoulder turn occurs to support playing a ball that is further
away from her body. The player's contact point is also further back. The contact
point is at its latest when the target is in the doubles alley opposite from the
volleyer. Kick start any inside-out volley by choosing the right ball and diligently
working on the adjustments above.
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UPDATE: Thanks to all the members who have rejoined the club for the 2014-15 year. We also gladly welcome the new members who have joined. The CPTC will continue to be a proactive group that supports and promotes tennis in the 87th year of our existence.
Why Join the City Park Tennis Club?
Enjoy the greatest game in the world in the company of some of the finest sportsmen/women in the city. Tennis has a way of bringing out the best in all of us!
Benefits of CPTC Membership
+A perfect means to meet potential playing partners and new friends of varying skill levels
+Receive free invitations to social events such as, Pimms at the Park, French Open Mixer, Annual Club Meeting
+Become a part of a growing network of persons and groups promoting this great game in our community
+Have an opportunity to compete in club-sponsored tournaments, such as the July 19 Mixed Doubles and the October 12 Beer Tournament at a discounted rate
+Enjoy a fun and friendly way of staying physically and mentally fit
+Live long! Studies have consistently proven that tennis players extend their life expectancy!
+Receive a twice monthly free online tennis newsletter keeping you abreast of what's happening on the courts of our city
+Annual dues are only $25/Individual or $30 family
To Complete Club Application, click the link below:
cityparktennisclub.com
1. Click on membership page
2. Complete the short application form 2014-15
3. Click "Sign up"
4. You then have the option of paying dues online with PayPal
If you choose to pay dues by mail, send check to:
CPTC
P.O. Box 19022
New Orleans, LA 70179-0022
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Tennis Saturday September 20, 2014 at the City Park/Pepsi Tennis Center
Deadline to Register is September 14, 2014
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 For more information go to : A's and Aces.com
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Source: BJ Johnson
ATTENTION 70 & OVER PLAYERS
Join us for a 70 & Over State Tournament
October 3-5, 2014
(Must be 70 by December 31, 2014)
Men and Women Teams 3.0, 3.5, 4.0
Team format of 3 doubles
Bossier Tennis Center, Bossier City, LA
(No further advancement for team)
USTA Membership Required
Team Registration opened July 7, 2014
MUST have at least 6 players registered on TennisLink by Sept 12
504-251-8610
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Purple Stride, the Pancreatic Cancer Fun/Walk is on Sunday November 9 at City Park. Bertha Belanger is a veteran tennis player and well know in the New Orleans tennis community. Bertha is one of the few survivors of pancreatic cancer and is back playing tennis again. Thanks to Bertha and Joan Will for sharing this important information.
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GO GREEN
Please Recycle Your Tennis Balls and Cans
 DAVE SAYS THANKS!
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