Sports

Tennis Prepares for Spring Season

Tyler Dennis
March 20, 2017

Tallwood tennis is gearing up for a successful season.

Ashley Pitcher talked about how the tennis team practices. She also talked about how serving is the main thing they practice.

“We warm up first with mini tennis, then forehands, backhands, volleys, and serves. Serves is the main one because that’s how you start a point to play,” Pitcher said.

Pitcher also talked about how she stays focused during a game.

“I just think about the game and focusing on the ball. Always run to it even if it goes out because you never know if it will go in. And be prepared to do your best even if you lose. If you tried your best, that’s all that counts,” Pitcher said

“I like to focus on the box; if you can’t serve you cant play. But when I do play I try to make it fun because it’s not all about winning,” said Denea Briley, Sophomore at Tallwood High School.

Tennis means quite a lot to the team, and when asked about what it means to her, Pitcher gave her response.

“It means a lot because I’ve been playing since I was seven. I’ve been going to the Tidewater Center in Norfolk and I put a lot of effort in it. It’s my main focus other than school, because school is my number one priority,” Pitcher said.

The first game was against Green Run High School on March 16, 2017. The Boys team won 9-0, while the Girls lost 0-9.

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