Category Archives: Video

Video: Thera Band Tubing Row Exercise

iTPA demonstrates and discusses the Thera Band Tubing Row Exercise. Continue reading

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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

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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

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Progressive Coaching Cues for Teaching the Resisted Scapula Retraction Exercise

Here is a short video clip showing a real life example of a progressive method of teaching a basic scapula retraction movement with slight resistance (tubing). Continue reading

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The Importance of Physical Training in College Tennis

If you are a junior tennis player, or work with junior tennis players who are looking to progress to play at the collegiate level, make sure that you prioritize fitness. The days of Continue reading

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The Split-Step Misconception in Tennis: Discussion and Video

The split-step is a major term used in the coaching of tennis movement. However, many misconceptions exist on the best terminology and how to effectively use and teach the split-step to tennis athletes. Continue reading

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Power Shot – An Article Providing Advice on Improving Power for the Tennis Athlete

Developing power for tennis is one of the main priorities of training. In this article Satoshi Ochi, MA, CTPS, (iTPA Advisory Board member and Head Strength & Conditioning Coach for the United States Tennis Association Player Development program) provides some great advice to help coaches improve power production. Continue reading

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2 New Hour Long Videos Available Free for Members Only: Breaking Down the Serve (8 Stages) and Common Tennis Problems & Drills to Improve

Two new videos posted to ITPA.TV that are available FREE only to iTPA Members (normally cost $9.99 for non-members). These videos are both filmed live presentations featuring iTPA Executive Director Dr. Mark Kovacs and are about an hour long each. As our Dartfish system and links have recently changed, to gain access to these videos please email maryjo@itpa-tennis.org and we will email you access from our system!

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Satoshi Ochi Demonstrates Medicine Ball Drills: Video

In this short video, Satoshi Ochi (Head Strength & Conditioning Coach for USTA Player Development and a member of the iTPA Advisory Board), provides several simple medicine ball drill exercises to help tennis athletes improve power production. Continue reading

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Satoshi Ochi Demonstrates Plyometric Box Jumps: Video

In this short video, Satoshi Ochi (Head Strength & Conditioning Coach for USTA Player Development and a member of the iTPA Advisory Board), provides two simple box jump exercises to help tennis athletes improve power production through the lower body. Continue reading

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