Key Club rewards Town Hall golf prowess
Longboat Key Town leaders held a putting showdown against Longboat Key Club employees last Friday as part of an annual fundraiser. The Key Club...
How to play the big points in tennis
ROBBIE SALUM
Guest Columnist
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The ultimate winner in most matches is generally determined by the outcome of just a few key points. These big points, or...
Gannet spells mystery, power
MICHAEL GIVANT
Guest Writer
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Everything about gannets spells power, agility and mystery. These 37-inch seabirds, that breed on rocky cliffs in the North Atlantic and winter...
Focus on the Serve & Volley
Sometimes my opponent will suddenly start to serve and volley. What is my best strategy to deal with that? Also, when is it appropriate to...
Both backhands should be your goal
I started off with a one handed backhand, but I’m curious do you generally advise learning a two-handed? What are the advantages and disadvantages?
JACKIE...
How can I not blow a lead?
JACKIE BOHANNON
Guest Writer
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Unfortunately, your problem is not uncommon. Not only does it happen at the recreational level but in the pros too! This is...
How to return the serve every time
JACKIE BOHANNON
Guest Writer
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When receiving serve in doubles, the receiver should stand slightly behind the baseline. When the server hits the ball, the receiver should...
Your complete guide to Tiebreak success
JACKIE BOHANNON
Guest Writer
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Recently, I was playing a doubles tournament, and all four of us were confused about the format. We couldn’t agree on when...
Rapid Fire Friday…
JACKIE BOHANNON
Guest Writer
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If both opponents are at the net, what are my best shot options?
Down the middle solves the riddle! With both opponents at...
Time needs to be on your side in tennis
JACKIE BOHANNON
Guest Writer
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In countless doubles matches my opponents always hit the ball to my partner who is a weaker player. I get it, they...