SiG Lady, I definitely agree with you on that part where you learn more when you teach. I have learned so much. But there are times when you just want to concentrate on your own game especially when a major match is coming up. What usually happens to me is that I practice all my drills alone and then I meet up with a very good friend of mine who's really good and practice with him once in a while and then I can gauge myself against him. Then I will know if I have been doing the right thing or not. I would prefer practicing with him more often but since we live in different states, that is just not possible.
And yeah, this sport definitely needs more women. It would be great to encourage more women into this. John, don't hesitate to drag your daughters into this