Dear Member,
Hope you’ve had a great week. Check out all the latest news from Rackets Academy… Find out who our Players of the Week are and how our ladies got on in week 6 of the ladies league. Read our Tip of the Week from Coach Sam and don’t forget to sign up for the 16 and Under Tournament taking place this Friday…
Players of the Week
Congratulations to our Players of the Week, Izabela Sobczak and Anita Dean (photos to follow in next week’s newsletter)! Both Izabela and Anita receive this award for their amazing performance in their ladies league match last week. Well done ladies!
UAE National League
As reigning champions, Rackets Academy start their defence in the UAE National League Men’s Title next week. Rackets Academy is represented in three categories this year. Congratulations to all the players that have been selected to play this season. We will be sure to keep you updated with their progress.
Mens Team:-
Piere Dumas
Sam Omuile
Mariano Pettigrosso
Jordan Bull
Joseph Serra
George Green
Boys Under 16’s Team:-
Youseff Mana
Sanjay Lanjaron
Zeyad Salah
Ralph Chidiac
Gabriel Chidiac
Youseff Morad
Boys & Girls Under 12’s:-
Ayda Juncker
Andreas Yasimiedes
Max Wessels
Sam Dean
Leo Allcorn
Ladies League – results
It was perfect weather on court for week 6 of our ladies league last week. Well done to all those who took part; there were some tough matches. Congratulations to MCRA: Full Metal Rackets, MCRA: Rackettes and Springs: Drop Shots who won their matches!
MCRA: Movers vs Springs: Drop Shots
Line 1: 0-6 6-3 4-10 (winner: Springs Drop Shots)
Line 2: 1-6 2-6 (winner: Springs Drop Shots)
Overall winner: Springs Drop Shots
AR2: Victorious vs MCRA: Full Metal Rackets
Line 1: 4-6 6-2 7-10 (winner: MCRA Full Metal Rackets)
Line 2: 2-6 0-6 (winner: MCRA Full Metal Rackets)
Overall winner: MCRA Full Metal Rackets
MCRA: Baseliners vs MCRA Rackettes
Line 1: 1-6 4-6 (winner: MCRA Rackettes)
Line 2: 4-6 2-6 (winner: MCRA Rackettes)
Overall winner: MCRA Rackettes
Upcoming tournaments – sign up today!
Check out our tournaments that are taking place over the next few weeks. To sign up, call 052 992 8595 TODAY or email register@racketsacademy.ae:
Friday 9th November, 4pm – 16 & Under Tournament, Rackets Academy, Motor City
Friday 16th November, 11am – Red Ball Tournament, Fitness First, Springs
Friday 16th November, 5pm – Mixed Doubles, Rackets Academy, Motor City
Coach Sam’s Tip of the Week: Return of Serve
“When returning a serve it’s best to return the first ball deep and down the middle of the court, especially if you’re up against a big server. By keeping your opponent in the middle on that first ball, you reduce all angles for their next shot. Being able to do this consistently will increase your chances of breaking the big serves. Good luck!”
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Have a great week!
Rackets Academy