The “Safe” Sport Fallacy: Why Pickleball is Sending More Seniors to the ER Than Tennis
It was supposed to be the gentle alternative—a lower-impact pastime for those “aging out” of the grueling demands of the baseline. But as millions...
The Architect and the Machine: Why Alcaraz, Not Sinner, Owns the Future
In the dying light of the 2025 season, as the dust settles on another year of the “Sincaraz” duopoly, a comfortable narrative has taken...
The Unreturnable Ace: Who Has the Best Serve in Professional Tennis and Why?
The serve is arguably the single most important shot in professional tennis. It’s the only stroke a player has complete control over, acting as...
Down the middle solves the riddle
JACKIE BOHANNON
Guest Writer
news@lbknews.com
I started off with a one handed backhand, but I’m curious do you generally advise learning a two-handed? What are the advantages...
Loosen up if you want to hit with more power
JACKIE BOHANNON
Guest Writer
news@lbknews.com
There are many different ways you can increase power throughout your tennis game. On groundstrokes the very first suggestion is holding the...
All Aces at Bird Key Yacht Club
The tennis fun was spirited and competitive last Friday afternoon at the Bird Key Yacht Club as members were treated to an exhibition match...
The magic of walking Longboat’s north end
MICHAEL GIVANT
Guest Writer
Givant@lbknews.com
There’s a stretch of LBK beach that I call Whit-Can, which connects Whitney Beach to Beer Can Island. This is what it...
When it comes to calls, stay on your side
I was watching a match with Shapovalov and he crossed the net to look at a mark and the umpire gave him a point...
What’s Happening at The Education Center?
Susan Goldfarb
Guest Columnist
news@lbknews.com
The Education Center at Temple Beth Israel is gearing up for the 2025-2026 season, which promises to be stellar!
Some of the many...
New Europe Travel Rules You Can’t Afford to Ignore
Key Opinion
D. Rutledge
Guest Columnist
news@lbknews.com
Planning a trip to Europe soon? There have been several key updates to travel rules for particularly the Schengen Area (29...