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Video: Crossover Drill for Tennis
Below is a short video by Satoshi Ochi demonstrating a Crossover Drill for Tennis. 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
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
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Learning From the Novak Djokovic Return of Serve
Novak Djokovic has arguably the best return of serve in the game today. His backhand return of serve is possibly the best backhand return of all time. Although Continue reading
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The Runaround Forehand Footwork Drill – Young Athlete
As the runaround forehand is a major potential weapon for all athletes, developing the appropriate footwork pattern at a young age should be a goal of any coach Continue reading
Posted in Growth & Development, Movement, Performance, Power, Speed & Agility, Training, Video
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Some Basics About Recovery Movement
Recovery Movement occurs immediately after the athlete has completed his/her stroke and they are attempting to return to a position that will allow for efficient movement toward the next stroke. There are Continue reading
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Reaction Time 101
One area which can have an immediate impact on how fast an athlete appears in short distances is the athlete’s reaction time. Reaction time is defined as Continue reading
Posted in Movement, Performance, Reaction Time, Speed & Agility, Sports Science, Training
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Lateral & Multi-Directional Movement in Tennis
As tennis movements are predominantly lateral and multi-directional in nature – think of Novak Djokovic gliding back and forth along the baseline in both a lateral and diagonal direction – a greater understanding of the Continue reading
Satoshi Ochi On Court Video Presentation from STMS/USTA Injury Prevention Conference: Developing Power
In this 1 hour 20 minute video, Satoshi Ochi (Head Strength & Conditioning Coach for USTA Player Development and a member of the iTPA Advisory Board), Continue reading
Posted in Conference Summary, Medicine Ball, Movement, Performance, Power, Sports Science, Video
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