Tommy Paul Stretches His Achilles and Hip Flexors
Earlier this month, my friend Donna left a comment asking about the stretching routine I credit with solving my chronic plantar fasciitis problems. I fullyRead More
The CalfPRO Deep Calf Stretcher
Stretching is a vital part of any tennis player’s fitness routine. It enhances flexibility, improves range of motion, and reduces the risk of injuries, allRead More
ABE Throws
We have finally reached the end of my efforts to decipher what I assumed to be cardio fitness stations marked out on the side ofRead More
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