Scott Howard Prepares a Backhand – SFSU vs. Notre Dame

About This Item

Scott Howard of San Francisco State sets up for a two-handed backhand during a match against Notre Dame, his racquet drawn high and eyes fixed on the incoming ball. The tension in his arms and shoulders captures the split second before impact, reflecting the precision and focus required in collegiate tennis competition. Howard wears a T-shirt referencing the 1985 NCAC Tennis Championships, situating the image within a successful era for SFSU tennis. The close-up composition isolates the athlete against a softly blurred background, emphasizing concentration, form, and the intensity of intercollegiate play.

Identifier
TP-ATA-2404
Date
c. 1985 (date inferred from shirt)
Context

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Geographic Coverage
San Francisco, CA
Temporal Coverage
Mid-1980s (player wearing 1985 NCAC Tennis Championships shirt)
Type
Still Image
Format
Print
Source
San Francisco State University Archives
Rights
Public
Views
130

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