Tennis
Why All Athletes Need to Train for a High Vertical Jump
I train athletes every day from numerous sports, including hockey, basketball, mixed martial arts and tennis. So, what’s the common training denominator? All these athletes want to improve their vertical [...]
Improve Throwing, Shooting and Putting Accuracy by Making the Target Smaller
By focusing your vision on a small target, you can boost your performance in all types of sports. Envisioning a smaller target develops precision. To elevate your game, try fine-tuning [...]
Improve Flexibility for Tennis With Yoga
Most tennis players have grown up practicing the same drills since they could hold a racquet. Although these drills are crucial to success, there's always room for an alternate workout. [...]
Attack the Net With FSU's Tennis Drill
Playing high-level tennis means being able to get to the net quickly to finish off a point with authority. Try this drill from Andy Gerst, Florida State men's tennis assistant [...]
Get Your Tennis Serve Analyzed at the U.S. Open
The pros aren't the only ones who have their tennis serves critiqued at the U.S. Open. Event sponsor American Express has a swing analysis station for fans who attend the [...]
The Look: Serena Williams' Signature Style
With one of the fiercest tennis games around and four Grand Slam tournament victories under her belt, Serena Williams has been the object of both scrutiny and praise for her [...]
Test Your Mental Toughness With iPhone Apps
Building mental toughness is no easy task, but fear not. The Sport Performance Assessment [SPA] iPhone app is here to help you hone in on crucial performance attributes such as [...]
Improve Reaction Time for Tennis With Three-Ball Drill
One of the most difficult parts of being a tennis player is training the body to move quickly from sideline to sideline. Cardio routines and strength work can boost endurance, [...]
Improve Shoulder Flexibility With the Rotater
Shoulder flexibility is critical in almost all sports, especially those involving throwing and serving. After heavy use, the shoulder's range of motion can be limited by muscle tightness. The Rotater, [...]
Exercise of the Week: Swing Through Exercise
Every Wednesday, STACK features an Exercise of the Week to help you improve your overall sports performance—including strength, speed, conditioning and flexibility. This week we highlight the Swing Through Exercise, [...]