Split Step as a Cardio Station
A few years ago, I played a practice match at a local high school where someone had chalk-marked what I assumed to be a cardioRead More
Oops! I did it again. (I broke something else.)
I have an embroidered Velcro patch on my phone holster. (I’m not sure there has ever been a better lead-in sentence that illustrates my nerdiness,Read More
1 responseSpeed Through / Double Back
In the fall of 2021, I played a practice match at a local area high school where someone had chalk-marked stations for cardio fitness circuits.Read More
Wall Sits for Tennis
A couple of weekends ago I played a practice match at a DFW area high school on a court that had obviously been in recent use as a tennis cardio circuit station. The description of the exercises to be performed were scrawled on the court with chalk. The station for 30 seconds of wall sits was nestled in the corner next to a cinderblock backboard.
Oh Snap! When Superbands Break
Superbands are popular with tennis players because they are ideal for muscle activation, strength training, and rehabilitation. They are also compact and lightweight, which meansRead More
A Tennis-Specific Speed Ladder
This is the final tennis training post derived from the Netflix docuseries “Break Point.” This marathon series officially launched on February 28, 2023 and hasRead More
The Speed Ladder
Last Tuesday’s training-centric post featured the last actual exercise to appear in the Netflix docuseries “Break Point.” However, one of the final scenes on theRead More
A Balanced Diet: Healthy Tennis Engagements
Variety is essential for long-term growth and success in competitive tennis. Players can benefit from a balanced “diet” of different types of competition, training, andRead More
90-Degree Banded Shoulder Rotations
I can see the light at the end of the tunnel. Today’s exercise is the last one to appear in the Netflix docuseries Break Point.Read More