Tennis Camp draws record crowd of 124

• A camper returns a serve during Wildcat Tennis Camp. Returning serves was a focal point of the annual tennis camp.
• A camper launches a serve during Wildcat Tennis Camp. The tehnnis camp was a success, drawing dozens of participants.
• Campers do warm-up streches before participating in drills at Wildcat Tennis Camp. Stretching was done to help get the campers ready for the drills.
• A camper works on proper footwork techniques at Wildcat Tennis Camp. Footwork was one principle that was emphasized a lot during the camp.
• Sulphur Springs head tennis coach Tony Martinez goes over instructions during Wildcat Tennis Camp. Martinez coached serving drills at the annual Tennis Camp.
• Campers work on their serving techniques during Wildcat Tennis Camp. Serving was a key concept taught at the camp.
• A camper uses her racket to transport several shagged balls to the basket at Wildcat Tennis Camp. The annual camp drew dozens of campers and was a huge success. Photos by DJ Spencer
• A coach teaches campers how to hold their rackets during Wildcat Tennis Camp. A number of coaches lent a hand to help coach the camp.

Interest in sport appears strong

If the crowds at this year’s Wildcat Tennis Camp are any indication of what is to come, the future of Wildcat Tennis is in good hands. A large attendance number at camp helped reinforce Sulphur Springs’ interest in the sport.

The annual tennis camp, held May 29 and 30 at the Sulphur Springs High School tennis courts, drew 124 campers, setting a new attendance record.

During the camp, campers learned some of the fundamentals of tennis, including footwork, serving, returning the ball, and swinging techniques.

The camp was conducted by Sulphur Springs head tennis coach Tony Martinez.