Thursday, September 30, 2010

Doc's Tip of the Day -- Strength/Conditioning

If you only had time to do one strength exercise or could choose one exercise for helping your tennis, I would strongly recommend the back squat or deadlift. You could use dumbbells for the deadlift or of course the bar. This exercise strengthens your entire body especially your core, back, and shoulders. I would recommend starting with a rep count of 12 or over. Always, remember to warm up properly and stretch prior to lifting. And keep in mind the technique for the squat must be learned correctly or you can hurt yourself. I also mentioned the deadlift as an option as it is an exercise that may be easier on some body types. goy

Saturday, September 11, 2010

Doc's Tip of the Evening -- Serve

Did you know that 40% of the power in the Serve is produced from the internal rotation of the shoulder? Yes, that is correct.
The remaining 60% comes from the leg drive, trunk/hip rotation and vertical force the body produces from the loaded position to contact point. ay

Monday, September 6, 2010

DOC'S TIP OF THE EVENING -- SERVE

Did you know that the hard first serves the pros are hitting on TV at the US Open are really slice serves? Yep, they sure are. Almost 100% of the serves are contacted on the right side of the ball with a continental or in some instances an eastern grip. (Left side of ball if you are left handed).
So, if you want to learn how to hit an impressive hard serve, first learn how to hit a proper slice serve. goy.