Surfing again at EzineArticles.com and I saw this article about agility exercises for tennis. It resonated in me as I've seen this done in football, baseball, and kickboxing. Never thought of it as working with tennis, but it only makes sense.
Since it isn't done enough at the earlier levels, like the juniors players, thought it would be a good addition here. Hope you enjoy it!
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How to move well on the tennis court? What is agility training? A lot of players and coaches do not know how to use tennis agility exercises. Agility training is not incorporated enough at low level, but it should because it is an easy way to improve a player performance.
Tennis agility exercises include everything that helps a player to improve his coordination, balance and footwork. There are thousand of drills to improve tennis players agility and this will help them to be better on the court. Basic coordination drills as catching or throwing tennis ball with or without movements are an easy way to improve beginners and young players' agility on the court.
Ladder drills can be used at all levels and ages. The only difference will be the intensity and complexity of the tasks. These drills are fun and can be very helpful to improve a tennis player coordination and footwork. Tennis is an activity that involves movements in every direction this is why it is important to work on a ladder, with forward, backwards, and sideways movements.
Hurdles drills can be used to help players improve their technique while moving. These drills will emphasize the different muscles action as the hips flexor. The player will have to use a good technique if he wants to clear all the hurdles and later he will be able to use this on the court and then to move better.
Good tennis agility exercises also help players to improve their specific movements. Easy drills done on court as running to a ball and doing a shadow will help players to move better. In this kind of drills really focus on the first step and the recovery steps. No balls are involved, the perfect footwork technique has to be used and once the player starts to do this without thinking he will be able to it on a real situation with tennis balls.
Balance training also contributes to players' agility. This can be done on court doing drill only on 1 leg or also on unstable surfaces as BOSUs or balance discs. Depending of the level just have the players balance for 1 minute on 1 or 2 legs and then you can start to close the eyes, add shadows with rackets or tennis balls catches and throws.
Working on the sand is for me one of the best ways to improve tennis players' agility and movements. Sand is an unstable surface that makes the movements a lot harder. It will help players to work on their balance and leg strength. Once a player is able to move well on the sand, it will be a lot easier and he will be lot quicker on the tennis court.
Tennis agility exercises should be included in every training program, it can be done on or off court and are usually easy and fun drills that can really help a tennis player to improve his game. There are so many different kinds of exercises, you can use books or your own imagination, just make sure that the correct technique is used.
You can visit http://www.fit4tennis.ws to get agility training and fitness program that will help you or your players to bring their game at a next level.
Patrick Muller is a Strength and Conditioning Specialist and Fitness Director who has been working on different physical activities. He is mostly specialized in tennis and he is leading fitness training for tennis players of any level. Patrick Muller is the creator of http://www.fit4tennis.ws.
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Showing posts with label junior tennis rackets. Show all posts
Showing posts with label junior tennis rackets. Show all posts
Friday, December 4, 2009
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Tennis Rackets Junior - Tips To Choose The Best Racquet
I'd like to share another great Junior Tennis Racket article I found at EzineArticles.com. Tennis Racket Junior would like to give as much information and good content as possible on tennis racquets for juniors so they have the best chance of excelling at their sport. I hope you find the following article informational.
Michelle
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In order to play the best game you can, you must have the right equipment. Of course, your racquet is the most important piece of tennis equipment you will ever buy.
Tennis racquets are divided into three main categories:
Power racquets - which are most suitable for beginners and middle intermediates.
Tweener racquets - which are best suited for intermediate to advanced players.
Control racquets - made especially for more advanced players.
For those who are either new at the game of tennis, or only play periodically, a power racquet is best. Designed to accommodate those with weaker, shorter strokes, the power racket features a larger head, which creates a larger hitting spot, which gives the racquet more power. A heavier head, or balance, also gives these racquets more maneuverability, making it easier for those with little training to play a decent game right form the start.
Tweener racquets are lighter, and may feature a larger or smaller head, depending on the type of racquet chosen. These racquets are usually longer than the power racquet, which offers more control and power, especially for handling groundstrokes.
Those with more training and experience on the court may find a control racquet to offer the most control and added precision. Although they do not feature the same amount of power as their counterparts, Control racquets usually feature smaller head sizes and heavier weights.
When choosing a tennis racquet it's important to also check out their weight, balance, frame size, and length in order to choose the correct one for your body size, and playing ability. Check with your instructor a qualified salesperson to see which size is best for your size, weight and playing ability.
As is the case when choosing an adult racquet, children must be fitted with the correct style and size in order to play properly.
When choosing a tennis racquet for you budding tennis pro, follow these important buying tips:
-Children five years or younger and/or 3 feet 11 inches or shorter, need a junior sized racquet featuring a frame between 19 and 21 inches.
-Children ages five and six and/or 3 feet 11 inches need a light weight racquet of 7 ounces and a head size of 91 sq. in. Grip size should run about 3 and ¾ inches.
-Children 6-8 and/or 3 foot 11 inches to 4 foot 6 inches should use a 23-inch frame.
-Those over 4 foot 2 inches, should be using a 25 inch frame with about a 100 square inch head (or more). This size is especially good for junior players who may be getting close to needing an adult size racquet, but still needs the lighter weight, balance, and maneuverability of a junior tennis racquet.
-26" frame with a weight of 8 ounces is good for children 8 to 12 years of age and around 4 foot 6 to 5 feet tall.
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Michelle
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In order to play the best game you can, you must have the right equipment. Of course, your racquet is the most important piece of tennis equipment you will ever buy.
Tennis racquets are divided into three main categories:
Power racquets - which are most suitable for beginners and middle intermediates.
Tweener racquets - which are best suited for intermediate to advanced players.
Control racquets - made especially for more advanced players.
For those who are either new at the game of tennis, or only play periodically, a power racquet is best. Designed to accommodate those with weaker, shorter strokes, the power racket features a larger head, which creates a larger hitting spot, which gives the racquet more power. A heavier head, or balance, also gives these racquets more maneuverability, making it easier for those with little training to play a decent game right form the start.
Tweener racquets are lighter, and may feature a larger or smaller head, depending on the type of racquet chosen. These racquets are usually longer than the power racquet, which offers more control and power, especially for handling groundstrokes.
Those with more training and experience on the court may find a control racquet to offer the most control and added precision. Although they do not feature the same amount of power as their counterparts, Control racquets usually feature smaller head sizes and heavier weights.
When choosing a tennis racquet it's important to also check out their weight, balance, frame size, and length in order to choose the correct one for your body size, and playing ability. Check with your instructor a qualified salesperson to see which size is best for your size, weight and playing ability.
As is the case when choosing an adult racquet, children must be fitted with the correct style and size in order to play properly.
When choosing a tennis racquet for you budding tennis pro, follow these important buying tips:
-Children five years or younger and/or 3 feet 11 inches or shorter, need a junior sized racquet featuring a frame between 19 and 21 inches.
-Children ages five and six and/or 3 feet 11 inches need a light weight racquet of 7 ounces and a head size of 91 sq. in. Grip size should run about 3 and ¾ inches.
-Children 6-8 and/or 3 foot 11 inches to 4 foot 6 inches should use a 23-inch frame.
-Those over 4 foot 2 inches, should be using a 25 inch frame with about a 100 square inch head (or more). This size is especially good for junior players who may be getting close to needing an adult size racquet, but still needs the lighter weight, balance, and maneuverability of a junior tennis racquet.
-26" frame with a weight of 8 ounces is good for children 8 to 12 years of age and around 4 foot 6 to 5 feet tall.
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Sunday, November 15, 2009
Babolat Tennis Racket Junior
Welcome to Tennis Racket Junior, another MicSan blog.
I'm not selling you anything on this post, just wanting to share an article I found while I was surfing about junior tennis rackets that was well written and made sense. The only point of view that I see differently (as a parent) is that it just doesn't make cents (sense) :) to spend lots of money on a good tennis racquet until you know your child isn't going to quit the sport after a few weeks. As a mother of three sons, I've spent way too much money on sports and band equipment to not have learnt this lesson the hard way!
Common sense is the key here. If your child is still enthusiastic and willing to put the hours in to learn the sport well after a month or so (2 to 3 weeks is usually the quitting spot), then that would be a GREAT TIME to invest in some equipment that would suit them to a T and give them the best advantage to excel. But before then, a hand me down junior tennis racket that is borrowed, handed down, or purchased elsewhere at a reduced price, just makes good sense.
Michelle
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Whether your junior tennis star is just starting tennis lessons or plays competition matches the right tennis racquet, specifically designed for junior players, will give them the right start.
There is nothing worse than trying to learn a new sport with sub-standard equipment. Hand-me-down tennis racquets or poor quality tennis racquets makes learning or playing tennis for children way too hard. Children need to be able to achieve things quickly or they will not only lose confidence but they will lose interest in what they are learning.
When I was learning tennis at around 11 years of age I was given my big brother's tennis racquet to use that was too heavy, too long and the grip was too thick for my hand size. How I ever swung this big clunker of a racquet, much less hit the tennis ball, remains a mystery to me.
A tennis court is approximately 78 feet (23.77m) long and 27 feet (8.23m) wide for singles matches and 36 feet (10.97m) wide for doubles matches. Standing on the tennis court for the first time can be quite daunting for a child. It's a long way to hit that ball over the net!
Children need a tennis racquet that is easy to hold and swing. The Babolat junior tennis racquets are specially designed for children of all ages, heights and tennis standards.
The Nadal series of junior tennis racquets can accommodate children from 2 to over 10 years of age and are a junior size replica of Rafael Nadal's AeroPro Drive racquet.
This junior sized version of Andy Roddick's racquet, the Babolat Pure Drive Roddick Junior and the Babolat Pure Drive Junior are some of the most popular tennis racquets for junior competitors. They feature all the technology and performance of the adult Pure Drive racquets but in a lighter, more manoeuvrable racquet, adapted to young competition players.
All the Babolat junior tennis racquets are very affordable and will have your budding tennis star hitting winners in no time.
Tennis is a great sport for children to learn. It helps their hand, eye co-ordination skills, teaches sportsmanship, improves fitness levels and builds self-confidence.
Don't settle for second-best - have your children experience the fun and satisfaction of using a Babolat junior tennis racquet. View the entire range today
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Sam_Worthington
I'm not selling you anything on this post, just wanting to share an article I found while I was surfing about junior tennis rackets that was well written and made sense. The only point of view that I see differently (as a parent) is that it just doesn't make cents (sense) :) to spend lots of money on a good tennis racquet until you know your child isn't going to quit the sport after a few weeks. As a mother of three sons, I've spent way too much money on sports and band equipment to not have learnt this lesson the hard way!
Common sense is the key here. If your child is still enthusiastic and willing to put the hours in to learn the sport well after a month or so (2 to 3 weeks is usually the quitting spot), then that would be a GREAT TIME to invest in some equipment that would suit them to a T and give them the best advantage to excel. But before then, a hand me down junior tennis racket that is borrowed, handed down, or purchased elsewhere at a reduced price, just makes good sense.
Michelle
***********************************************************************
Whether your junior tennis star is just starting tennis lessons or plays competition matches the right tennis racquet, specifically designed for junior players, will give them the right start.
There is nothing worse than trying to learn a new sport with sub-standard equipment. Hand-me-down tennis racquets or poor quality tennis racquets makes learning or playing tennis for children way too hard. Children need to be able to achieve things quickly or they will not only lose confidence but they will lose interest in what they are learning.
When I was learning tennis at around 11 years of age I was given my big brother's tennis racquet to use that was too heavy, too long and the grip was too thick for my hand size. How I ever swung this big clunker of a racquet, much less hit the tennis ball, remains a mystery to me.
A tennis court is approximately 78 feet (23.77m) long and 27 feet (8.23m) wide for singles matches and 36 feet (10.97m) wide for doubles matches. Standing on the tennis court for the first time can be quite daunting for a child. It's a long way to hit that ball over the net!
Children need a tennis racquet that is easy to hold and swing. The Babolat junior tennis racquets are specially designed for children of all ages, heights and tennis standards.
The Nadal series of junior tennis racquets can accommodate children from 2 to over 10 years of age and are a junior size replica of Rafael Nadal's AeroPro Drive racquet.
This junior sized version of Andy Roddick's racquet, the Babolat Pure Drive Roddick Junior and the Babolat Pure Drive Junior are some of the most popular tennis racquets for junior competitors. They feature all the technology and performance of the adult Pure Drive racquets but in a lighter, more manoeuvrable racquet, adapted to young competition players.
All the Babolat junior tennis racquets are very affordable and will have your budding tennis star hitting winners in no time.
Tennis is a great sport for children to learn. It helps their hand, eye co-ordination skills, teaches sportsmanship, improves fitness levels and builds self-confidence.
Don't settle for second-best - have your children experience the fun and satisfaction of using a Babolat junior tennis racquet. View the entire range today
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Sam_Worthington
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