Dissecting High Performance In Tennis #9: Dominic King – Tennis from an S&C Coach’s Point of View
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Nov 17, 2015 AI Snips
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Tennis Physical Demands
- Tennis demands nearly every fitness component: strength, speed, power, agility, flexibility, endurance, and skill.
- Movements are mainly lateral with frequent accelerations, decelerations, and changes of direction within short distances.
Common Tennis Injuries
- Most common injuries in juniors are shoulder, back, knee, ankle, and wrist.
- Injury likelihood associates with poor mobility, strength imbalances, and accumulated play years.
Reducing Injury Likelihood
- Reduce injury risk by focusing on mobility, scapular control, strengthening weak muscles, and improving overall joint stability.
- Address tight hips and thoracic spine to relieve back strain.