By loading the video, you agree to Vimeo’s privacy policy.Learn more Load video Always unblock Vimeo Jumps with lateral sprints are a good way to warm up. Although they are also an important part of a fitness program for tennis. The coach lines up 4 hurdles from the baseline to the net through the middle of the court, and cones …
By loading the video, you agree to Vimeo’s privacy policy.Learn more Load video Always unblock Vimeo Our players should react to a verbal signal from the coach and move as quickly as possible to tap different color targets with their foot. To make the drill harder the player can also be instructed to touch the opposite color to the one …
Shuffle steps are fast, short steps, on the balls of the feet with very short ground contact. This is a form of footwork used by good players to execute rapid, short jumps, to adjust their position or to regulate the distance to the ball. Goal of training Warming up and strengthening the leg muscles used in tennis Balance Footwork coordination …
In contrast to quickness on a muscular level, there is also a type of quickness governed by neuro-muscular control processes. Having optimal coordination when it comes to quickness also requires high quality performance in this area. These processes are not linked to the power of the player and are equally independent of gender. Key to high performance in this area …
By loading the video, you agree to Vimeo’s privacy policy.Learn more Load video Always unblock Vimeo The players place a ball at each point of the compass round them. The distance to each ball should be approx. three metres. On the coach’s signal, the players shuffle around the balls, circling each ball once. When the coach gives the word, the …
By loading the video, you agree to Vimeo’s privacy policy.Learn more Load video Always unblock Vimeo The coach stands at the net and shows the players where to move using hand signals. Side steps to the right Side steps to the left Forwards sprint Backwards sprint Rapid right-left quick steps Goal of training Warming up the legs with shuffle steps, …
The players have to move to the following targets: One cone, forwards left (for a low step forwards to the left). One cone, forwards right (for a low step forwards to the right).
Large step lowering the body and touching the marker with both hands. Back with a cross-over step and two side steps. Repeat in both directions (forehand and backhand side).
The player jumps over a hurdle on command and runs to a cone at the intersection of the sideline and the service line to execute a shadow swing.
The players will shadow the run without a ball to understand what they have to do. The high five is used to force a recovery.