Full Description
See your tennis training in a brand new light. Tennis Anatomy, 2nd Edition shows you how to dominate the court by increasing your strength, speed and agility. By emphasising a movement based approach to conditioning, this new second edition offers over 75 exercises designed to maximise explosive power and mimic the unique physical demands of the game. Each exercise offers step-by-step descriptions and visually stunning anatomical illustrations highlighting the muscles in action. There are exercises for every area of the body, including lower body, core, shoulders, back, chest, arms and wrists. These are teamed with information on proper acceleration and deceleration mechanics, rational strengthening and lateral movement skills. All of which, help you cover the court with strength and efficiency. Illustrations of the active muscles for forehands, backhands, volleys and serves show you how each exercise is fundamentally linked to tennis performance. There are also exercises aimed to bolster the body against common tennis injuries and tips for proper recovery.
Authors E. Paul Roetert and Mark Kovacs have worked at the highest levels in the game and are experts in tennis training and performance. Their expertise, combined with stunning illustrations, ensures Tennis Anatomy prepares you to dominate any opponent.
Contents
Chapter 1. Training for Tennis Success
Chapter 2. Movement on the Court
Chapter 3. Lower Body
Chapter 4. Core and Torso
Chapter 5. Rotational Strengthening
Chapter 6. Shoulders
Chapter 7. Back
Chapter 8. Chest
Chapter 9. Arms and Wrists
Chapter 10. Recovery
Chapter 11. Common Tennis Injuries
