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Bob Quall is a two-time USTA national champion, co-head coach of the El Capitan High School Tennis Team, and a former Merced County Superior Court judge. You can email him with comments or suggestions at [email protected].

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Local residents making a difference among Kenyans

Robert Quall Jul 20, 2022

The Times has been following the local Maasai Medical Mission, a non-profit organization led by Merced’s Robert Quall, as the group makes its way through impoverished regions Kenya to provide healthcare services and other support. They are about half way through their mission. Quall sent in this report and images through text…

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Mercedian shocked by rite of passage that ends with death

Robert Quall Apr 8, 2021

I'm working on my 18th trip to Kenya in December. On my second trip to Kenya, I saw a Maasai elder with a deep scar across his chest. I asked my friend,…

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Not sure what was worse: train robbery or the train

Robert Quall Mar 30, 2021

On our medical trips to Kenya, we try to go to areas where health care is scarce. Mombasa has horrible health care so we go there when we can. One…

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Humble hut in lion country can provide excitement in life

Robert Quall Mar 20, 2021

Have you ever stayed in a Maasai home in Kenya? Probably not, unless you have been on a medical mission trip. If you go to see the lions, giraffes and cheetahs, most likely you will stay in a four-star lodge. If you go with us, you have the opportunity to stay on the Mara in a real Maasai home (hut), although you don't have to. …

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Be a warrior with your serve, and practice, practice,…

Robert Quall Mar 8, 2021

My fellow tennis players and fans of tennis! Did you watch the Australian Open this year? I saw Serena close out a close three-setter with four service…

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The Murderer Who Got Cold Feet In Merced County

Robert Quall Feb 28, 2021

In the early 1970s in Merced County, there were two murder cases in which the defendants were arrested for murder “without a body.” At the time, a trial…

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Tennis Tips from the court of Robert Quall

Robert Quall Mar 16, 2019

Let’s talk about developing your tennis game from the start. First of all you need at least average eye-hand co-ordination. If you can walk, you should be OK. Secondly, you need to learn the proper grip and basic strokes, e.g., forehand, backhand, volley, serve, and so on. Now we get to the hard part. Do you hit the tennis ball against a…

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TENNIS TIPS from the court of ROBERT QUALL

Robert Quall Mar 2, 2019

It seems to me that most of the time, the player that has the better control of the ball wins the match. Not always, but that person has a leg up on his…

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Tennis Tips from the Court of Robert Quall

Robert Quall Apr 12, 2018

Let’s talk return of serve. Your mechanics in returning the serve is important, but not to be forgotten is the return of serve tactics. Too many…

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Tennis Tips from the Court of Robert Quall

Robert Quall Mar 11, 2018

Two-time United States Tennis Association National Champion Robert Quall shares a story about his time on the court and encourages readers to keep playing their heart out even if a ruling on the court has been made and they know it is not their fault.

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