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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
Video: How to Train Loading in Tennis Groundstrokes
Video: How to Train Loading in Tennis Groundstrokes. Continue reading
Posted in Loading, Tennis Strokes, Training, Video
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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
Posted in Movement, Recovery, Training
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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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The Decision Step: The Real Term for the Split Step
As the speed and physicality of the game has improved, so has the need for better training and an updated understanding of the actual movements that occur during play. Continue reading
Posted in Decision Step, Split Step Misconception, 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
iTPA Tennis Stroke Mechanics and Injury Prevention Dec 2012 Seminar: Video
This 1 hour 30 minute seminar video provides the latest information on how to analyze tennis technique to improve performance and limit the likelihood of injury. Continue reading