Guest Matt Little, Andy Murray's S&C Coach, talks about regular mobility for older players, setting training blocks for physical development, the data of tennis players, sliding vs planting on a hard court, and the use of wearables in live tennis matches.
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Assessment and Training
Combine off-court and on-court screenings to assess player movement.
Link gym and on-court training to directly improve tennis skills.
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Fitness for Busy Players
Incorporate short bursts of activation and mobility exercises throughout the day, even for busy individuals.
Older players can benefit from regular mobility work like yoga, Pilates, or stretching.
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Heart Rate Training
Use heart rate monitors during matches to determine time spent in different zones.
Replicate match heart rate zones in training drills to improve performance at higher intensities.
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This week on the podcast I speak with Andy Murray's long-term S & C Coach, Matt Little. Matt works with Andy Murray to this day, alongside work for the LTA and his online conditioning programme (Contact Matt on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram if you would like to work with him)
We discuss:
Being prepared to back up your decisions as a coach
Regular mobility and how older players can keep fit with busy work schedules
The importance of setting aside training blocks for physical development of pros
What is it when players “run out of steam”?
The data of tennis players and how fan experience in tennis can be improved
Sliding vs planting on a hard court
Matt is a great guy and a fountain of knowledge so I have no doubt you'll enjoy this one!
His previous episode with me can be found here. We talk about how he got into the S&C world and combined it with tennis as well as working with Andy Murray and much more.
This podcast is sponsored by ASICS. ASICS is a Japanese company founded in 1949 with the purpose of giving more people the opportunity to experience how sports and movement can have a positive impact on mental well-being.
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