University Club of Boston Junior Doubles Event
Last night, Hardball doubles fans waiting in anticipation to see the ISDA stars in action, were given a unique opportunity to witness how well four of Massachusetts’ best Junior ‘soft-ball’ Squash players would fare, prior to the Pro Final.

Junior Division finalists Adam Vardikar and Krissy Rubin took on Will Sullivan and Alli Rubin (yes they are sisters!) and the spectators were certainly not disappointed, as all four showed that they were capable of adjusting to the bounce of the ball and also showed great understanding of the strategies of the doubles game.

After a somewhat slow start, Sullivan and in particular Rubin, started to take command of the match with some superbly executed 3-wall boasts and delicate touch dropshots.
This resulted in a 15-3 second game win to tie the match at 1 game all. The following two games developed into an excellent battle with all four players now making contributions in their own right. In addition, a fascinating family battle was in full swing.

The Rubin sisters, playing on the right wall, were embroiled in a great tussle as both their male partners continued to play the ball to the right side of court to force the pressure! The 3rd and 4th games were so closely contested that both games were won by Vardikar and Rubin by the identical score line of 15-14.

This event was a great success, particularly as far as exposing more juniors to the game of Hardball Doubles.

Grassroots development is of great importance to all sports and early exposure can only a good thing to ensure that the Hardball doubles game has younger players eventually graduate into senior competitive play.
 
University Club Doubles Junior Division Final:

Krissy Rubin /Adam Vardikar bt Alli Rubin/Will Sullivan
15-10, 3-15, 15-14, 15-14