Tennis
5 Tips to Recover and Reenergize After a Long Season
Recharge your batteries after a long season. The constant routine of practices, games, tests and homework can take a toll on the body of a student-athlete. Adequate recovery between sports [...]
3 Ways to Prevent Tennis Elbow
Most tennis players—especially those who have played in advanced tournaments—have experienced some form of elbow ailment, commonly referred to as tennis elbow. It can be completely debilitating, but the pain [...]
A Tough Basketball Workout to Build Conditioning and Skills
Sure, running sprints is great conditioning, but how does it improve your basketball skills? Maximize your time and effort to become a better basketball player with the following five drills. [...]
Tennis Hand Toss Drill for Better Reaction Time
Tennis is more than a leisurely country club pastime. It’s a game that requires keen balance, nimble movement and cat-like reflexes. All athletes—tennis pros and Average Joes alike—can improve their [...]
Prevent Shoulder Injuries With Stabilization Exercises
Stabilization exercises for the shoulder are commonly used in rehabilitation. However, you should perform them on a regular basis to protect your shoulders from injury. The shoulder is the most [...]
The Basics of Static Stretching
Static stretching should be an important part of your training program to prevent injuries and prepare your muscles for your workout. Static stretching has several benefits; for example, it relieves [...]
Nike Introduces the 2013 Black History Month Collection
Nike has unveiled their 2013 Black History Month Collection. The slogan for the special edition is "Be Bold. Be True." The collection consists of seven shoes, including unique versions of [...]
Sloane Stephens: The New Face of Women’s Tennis
After Sloane Stephens' surprising 3-6, 7-5, 6-4 upset over her idol Serena Williams in the Australian Open, the exuberant 19-year-old wasn't thinking about the historical implications of her victory or [...]
Recruiting Advice from FSU Tennis Coach Dwayne Hultquist
Florida State tennis coach Dwayne Hultquist can't recall how many miles he's traveled in his college recruiting career. But he does remember a time when he flew to South Africa [...]
Upper- and Lower-Body Drills For Better Reflexes
A misstep that leads to a missed tackle or a swing that's a second too late: in competition, a single second can be the difference between a win and a [...]