Category: Strength & Conditioning

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The ability to execute a good serve in percentage and speed terms resides in the head, starting with the image of the shot a remembering (the image is based on past experiences) how much strength (the measurement or intensity of the shot) we have used in the past for a similar serve.The feeling is an…
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How Some of the Best Athletes in the World Handle Nerves

By Allistair McCaw Handling nerves: How some of the best athletes in the world handle nerves. Here’s 6 great tips to get you ready to perform! Do you get nervous before a tennis match or before competing? Yes? Then good, because even the very best athletes in the world get nervous too! Many times I’ve…
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5 Speed Training Tips for Tennis Players

Speed is perhaps the most vital determinant of your performance during a tennis match. If you can get to the ball early and are in a good position to hit it, you’ve increased your chances to hit the ball well, and possibly win the point. Tennis players who are quick on their feet can more easily change direction…
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The battle cry heard daily on every court around the world

The battle cry heard daily on every court around the world is, “You need to be more consistent!” It’s advice that certainly makes sense. Still, many competitive players struggle to take their game to the next level whether it’s in league or tournament play because they haven’t figured out “how” to be more consistent. More:…
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What comes first tennis confidence or winning?

Kathy Toon2 Comments MENTAL GAMEWhat if I told you that you will win more when you focus less on winning? It may seem counter intuitive, but it’s true. What else is true is that if you build your tennis confidence through constant improvement, you will win more often. In our society, we tend to define…
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An 8-Stage Model for Evaluating the Tennis Serve

An 8-Stage Model for Evaluating the Tennis Serve Implications for Performance Enhancement and Injury Prevention Mark Kovacs, PhD, CSCS*† and Todd Ellenbecker, DPT, MS, SCS, OCS, CSCS‡‖Author information ► Copyright and License information ►This article has been cited by other articles in PMC.Go to: Abstract Background: The tennis serve is a complex stroke characterized by…
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