I’m at a point in my life where I’m reviewing my accomplishments and want to share some of my experiences and opinion along the way. Towards the end I also provide some food for thought. As a player I was decent. When I was a junior I was amongst the best players in my state…
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Functional Strength Training Exercises
Functional strength training exercises focus on optimizing the synchronicity of the neuromuscular system to improve movement patterns and tennis specific activities. Therefore, functional strength training exercises are an option because you need to be able to rotate and accelerate while losing stability because you transfer the energy onto 1 foot during shot production. Then you…
Power Training Exercises For Tennis
Power training exercises focus on maximizing the speed of the action, which can only be accomplished by efficient force transfer and hence energy transfer. Therefore, optimizing energy transfer is crucial for optimizing overall performance on the tennis court. Let’s define power as work (force x distance) over time or “Power = Work / Time” or…
21 Dynamic Warm Up Exercises
Dynamic warm up exercises are mainly being used prior to your workout or match to get your body ready for action. Another aspect to dynamic warm up exercises is that you can decrease the risk for injury while getting your mind and body ready for action. We also have more information for you on the…
39 Tennis Strength Training Exercises
Tennis strength training is essential in improving performance on the tennis court by maximizing force output and optimizing transfer of energy throughout the body at the point of action. The overall goal is to become a more powerful athlete and we have 39 exercises for you! Tennis strength training can be divided into two categories.…
Athletic Strength Training Workout for Beginners
The Athletic Strength Training Workout for Beginners consists of 5 strength-for-performance exercises to improve kinetic chain efficiency and force application at the point of manifestation. Since the Athletic Strength Training Workout for Beginners consists of multi-planar exercises activating numerous muscle groups simultaneously, you can improve kinetic chain efficiency, body control and coordination. Athletic strength training…
Why Athletic Strength Training Makes Sense
Athletic strength training for performance is essential in improving performance on the tennis court by optimizing transfer of energy throughout the body. Athletic strength training for performance is the application of strength as it relates to conditioning, which means that the athlete needs to transfer energy through various muscle groups effectively in order to optimize…
Leg Warm Up For Advanced Athletes
The leg warm up for advanced athletes consists of 5 dynamic stretching exercises to prepare neural pathways for explosive movements and decrease the risk for injury. The selected exercises for the leg warm up emulate movement patterns during tennis and target the major muscle groups. Since the dynamic leg warm up consists of compound calisthenic…
Leg Stretches for Beginners: 5 Post-Match Exercises
The leg stretches for beginners consists of 5 static stretching exercises to decrease muscle soreness the following day and improve flexibility. The selected exercises target the major muscle groups that are being used while playing tennis and running all over the court. Therefore, you should do them regularly after each match. For more comfort and…
Dynamic Leg Warm Up for Beginners
The dynamic leg warm up for beginners consists of 5 dynamic stretching exercises to improve stability and prepare neural pathways for explosive movements. The selected exercises for the dynamic leg warm up for beginners emulate movement patterns during tennis and target the major muscle groups. Since the warm up consists of compound calisthenic exercise activating…
Player Development: How To Become a Great Tennis Player
Player development is a complex task and requires an individual approach to coaching. Player Development: Having a Strategy is Key It is helpful to devise a strategy to reach an overall long-term goal (e.g. top 100 ATP/WTA ranking by age 20) early on. Parents and athletes must understand that one doesn’t become a good tennis…
How to Find Sponsors for Tennis
How to find sponsors to fund your pro tennis career is one of the issues everybody needs to solve. Developing a social media fan base is essential in achieving that goal. Finding sponsors to fund your professional tennis career is an essential ingredient for a successful tennis career because you need to pay for travel…