I tend to avoid places when tournaments are going on was well as I've heard the same things. I'm not sure if this has been tried, but I'd sure like to see instructional classes for beginners and intermediate players to advance to the next level. This might include learning a few tricks like bounce passes, dead bounce, cradling the ball and skill shots for beginners. I realize I can sit on you tube and learn these things, but it's much more fun hands on especially if someone skilled is teaching. This would work well with a really good instructor/player, fairly small class size, games on free play and some one on one time so that the instructor can see how each individual could improve. Maybe throw in a lunch and charge a flat fee. I'd think the beginners would really love this as well the regular players like myself.

I think this same thing could be done on games to learn rules and go through modes and learn strategies to advance. Again I realize Bowen and others do this on YouTube, but I just think it's different to do it in person socializing with others. Be neat to have someone video and analize the game after being played as well. Maybe to off the wall, but had to throw it out there.

That would definitely get me out of the house and signed up.