Do you want to find out how fit your tennis players are? Unfortunately coaches have many problems with the fitness testing procedure. Read on and find out how to correct them! In last week’s episode I talked about How Flexibility Impacts On-Court Performance. In today’s episode I will talk about problems with fitness testing for…
Month: April 2013
How Flexibility Impacts Your Tennis Performance
Why is flexibility so important for tennis players? For one it can limit your ability to develop power! In last week’s episode I explained the benefits of a proper warm up routine. Today I will explain how flexibility impacts on-court performance because, often times, flexibility is an underemphasized training component by many coaches. Therefore it…
What are the Benefits of a Proper Warm Up Routine?
A warm up routine is essential for tennis players for various reasons, reducing the risk for injury is just one. What are the others? Read on or watch the video! Many recreational players don’t warm up at all or perform warm up exercises that are inappropriate (e.g. static stretching before competition). That generally results in…
How to Treat Tennis Elbow Without Surgery
Tennis elbow can be a pain in the butt, or actually the arm, and prevent you from playing tennis. Fortunately we have some treatment options for you that don’t require surgery. In last week’s episode you could take a look inside a professional training session with Swiss National Junior Tennis Champion Alexander Ritschard. Ok, so…