Rapid Fire Friday…
JACKIE BOHANNON
Guest Writer
news@lbknews.com
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
news@lbknews.com
In countless doubles matches my opponents always hit the ball to my partner who is a weaker player. I get it, they...
Sightings on a Florida beach
MICHAEL GIVANT
Guest Writer
Givant@lbknews.com
The morning air is crisp, the sun’s shadows are hard. My wife and I are congratulating ourselves for getting out to Whitney...
Cloudy mornings on Longboat’s beaches
MICHAEL GIVANT
Guest Writer
Givant@windylaw.com
Cloudy mornings on LBK beaches have a pleasing two-fold effect. They allow me to see birds without the glare of water and...
How can I win with a weak partner?
JACKIE BOHANNON
Guest Writer
news@lbknews.com
In countless doubles matches my opponents always hit the ball to my partner who is a weaker player. I get it, they...
Mote Marine misses Pippi the otter
The Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium family is saddened by the loss of Pippi, one of its beloved North American river otters.
Last week, Pippi...
Make your opponent play lots of balls
JACKIE BOHANNON
Guest Columunist
tennis@lbknews.com
I hurt my shoulder when playing in a match, so I resulted to dropping the ball and hitting it underhand for serving....
Focus on the Serve & Volley
JACKIE BOHANNON
Guest Columunist
tennis@lbknews.com
If your opponent starts serving and volleying, focus on the ball and not on the movement of your opponents. Have a...
How can I raise my overall game level?
JACKIE BOHANNON
Guest Columunist
tennis@lbknews.com
For those unfamiliar with ratings the NTRP classifies players by their tennis playing abilities. A 1.5-2.0 is a beginner, and a 7.0...
Fruitville’s wetlands are swimming with birds
MICHAEL GIVANT
Contributing Columnist
givant@lbknews.com
In the heart of an industrial park a mile from the 300 acres of wetlands called Celery Fields is a secluded, large...