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Position Statement on Youth Resistance Training: The 2014 International Consensus
The summary of the document concludes with this statement: “A compelling body of scientific evidence supports participation in appropriately designed youth resistance training programmes that are supervised and instructed by qualified professionals.”
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Planning and Periodization for the Elite Junior Tennis Player
By Josh Bramblett, iTPA Staff
Planning and periodization for the development of the tennis player is paramount for short and long term success, improvement in performance and the reduction in the likelihood of injuries. Most elite junior tennis players’ development is based either on Continue reading
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Todd Martin and Mark Kovacs Tennis Serve Tips: Video
View this video clip from Todd Martin and Dr. Mark Kovacs discussing the serve. This is taken from the Drills and Exercises to Improve the Tennis Serve DVD, now available for purchase at http://www.itpa-tennis.org/dvds.html. Continue reading
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Biomechanics of the Tennis Groundstrokes: Implications for Strength Training
By Josh Bramblett, iTPA Staff
Strategy used to play tennis has undergone a dramatic change within the last 20-30 years. A large change is the differences in groundstroke technique. Continue reading
Physical and Physiological Demands of Tennis
By Josh Bramblett, iTPA Staff
The modern game of tennis continues to progress and evolve. There are numerous ways for any player at any skill level to participate. The physicality of tennis continually grows along with the demands placed on the body. The focus of the game has changed from finesse to power and speed. Continue reading
Heat at the Australian Open
By Josh Bramblett, iTPA Staff
For 4 days at the first week of the Australian Open a heat wave swept over Melbourne that has not been seen in a century. During the first week of the tournament (Tuesday through Friday), temperatures rose to over 104 degrees Fahrenheit. The intense heat wave has resulted in: Continue reading
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Live Session Video Clip from Todd Martin & iTPA Tennis Coaches Workshop: Runaround Forehand Drill
This live session video clip on the Runaround Forehand was filmed in December 2013 at the Todd Martin and iTPA Tennis Coaches Workshop. Continue reading
Posted in Dr. Mark Kovacs, Movement, Speed & Agility, Video
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The Effect of Grip Size on the Hitting Force During a Soft Tennis Forehand Stroke
Here is a very interesting research article looking at the influence of grip size on hitting force. This study just focused on the forehand, but the information is very interesting and useful for individuals who work with tennis players both from a performance perspective (increased racket head speed and force) as well as an injury prevention perspective (wrist/elbow/shoulder injuries). Continue reading
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Do Lefties Have An Advantage in Tennis?
Do Lefties Have An Advantage in Tennis?
By Doug Eng EdD PhD, CTPS, CSCS
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Todd Ellenbecker: Plyometric Exercises Video
iTPA Certification Commission Chair Todd Ellenbecker discusses and demonstrates some Plyometric Exercises for Tennis. Continue reading
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