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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.
Posted in Dr. Mark Kovacs, Split Step Misconception, Video
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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 … Continue reading
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Sloane Stephens Performs Overhead Forward Medicine Ball Slam: Video
In this short video, Sloane Stephens at 17 years old performs an overhead forward medicine ball slam. The purpose of this exercise is to
New Article: Improving the First Stroke after the Serve
The iTPA has been fortunate to write several articles for Tennis India Magazine. This article focuses on improving the first stroke after the serve.
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New Article: 8 Stage Analysis of Federer’s Serve
The iTPA has been fortunate to write several articles for Tennis India Magazine. This one analyzes the 8 stages of Roger Federer’s Serve.
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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 … Continue reading
Posted in Dr. Mark Kovacs, Movement, Performance, Serve, Tennis Strokes, Video
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Lance Armstrong, Doping and the Connection to Tennis …
Over the past few weeks the Lance Armstrong case has been major news around the world. One interesting fact that many people may have missed is that one of the major doctors banned for life by the US Anti-Doping Agency … Continue reading
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US Open Special Coupon Code Offer!
Special Offer for iTPA Members!
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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.
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