Sports & Hobbies groups near Pico Rivera, CA

Love Tennis, Sports and Fitness? New to the area? Getting back into tennis? Looking for a program to play regularly? Find a new work out partner or try new sports? Or just looking to meet athletes and play with other tennis enthusiasts?

This is a community and network group of athletes, tennis fanatics and sports enthusiasts...

Meeting, connecting and playing with other athletes, tennis players, and sports enthusiasts is what we're about. From social, leisure to competitive tennis, this group supports it all. 

For Tennis enthusiasts, looking to grow a strong club of positive tennis attitudes to promote more tennis playing and ultimate fun... No cost to join, just a healthy, fun attitude promoting the sport and game of tennis is required. Please list your playing level in your profile and if you post an event or meet up, make sure you provide details, skill levels and update as needed. Look forward to meeting, playing with many of you...see you on the courts!

When filling out profile, here's a chart in rating your level.

Skill Levels:

1.0: This player is Just starting to play tennis.

1.5: Has limited experience and is still working primarily on getting the ball into play.

2.0: Has obvious stroke weaknesses but is familiar with basic positions for singles and doubles play.

2.5: Can sustain a short rally of slow pace with other players of the same ability.

3.0: Fairly consistent when hitting medium-paced shots, but is not comfortable with all strokes and lacks execution when trying for directional control, depth or power.

3.5: Has achieved improved stroke dependability with directional control on moderate shots, but still lacks depth and variety. Starting to exhibit more aggressive net play.

4.0: Has dependable strokes, including directional control and depth on both forehand and backhand sides on moderate shots, plus the ability to use lobs, overheads, approach shots and volleys with some success.

4.5:Starting to master the use of power and spins and beginning to handle pace, has sound footwork, can control depth of shots and is beginning to vary game plan according to opponents.

5.0: Has good shot anticipation and frequently has an outstanding shot or exceptional consistency around which a game may be structured.

5.5: Can vary strategies and styles of play in a competitive situation and hit dependable shots in a stress situation.

6.0: has obtained a sectional and /or national ranking.

6.5: has extensive satellite tournament experience.

7.0: makes his living from tournament prize money. 

The Los Angeles Volleyball Organization (LAVO) organizes events geared to the sport of volleyball. We host tournaments, clinic workshops to improve skills, open gym, as well as a league. To learn more about us, please visit www.playLAVO.org to see what we're up to.