Tennis
Exercise of the Week: Cable Rotation With Physioball
Rotational strength is a major source of power for many sport skills, including batting, throwing, shooting a hockey puck and hitting a tennis groundstroke. When performing one of these moves, [...]
Locker Room Quote of the Week, March 21: Andre Agassi
“You have to have the mentality of executing your game when you don't feel like there's a lot of hope. I think the best feeling is when somebody pushes you [...]
Exercise of the Week: Tennis Ball Reaction Drill
Speed is important, but there are only a few instances in a game when you actually reach top speed. Instead of working just on speed, focus on developing quickness, which [...]
Five Steps for a Killer Tennis Forehand
Most tennis players rely on their forehand as the primary weapon to keep opponents on the move and finish out points. Yes, it is a source of power, but it's [...]
2K Sports’ Top Spin 4 Preview
Fresh from a Top Spin 4 preview event, STACK brings you the latest info on 2K Sports' hottest court game. Top Spin 4 will be released on March 15, and [...]
Exercise of the Week: Alternating Landmine
Upper body strength in sports depends on the ability to transfer force from the lower body and core. Try to throw a baseball or serve a tennis ball without using [...]
Lifting Considerations for Athletes in “Overhead Sports”
Every year, coaches tell me one of their top concerns is making sure their athletes stay injury-free. Athletes who compete in “overhead sports”—those that use overhead movements during gameplay, like [...]
2010 STACK Elite 50 Colleges: #1 Stanford
Mindful that you’re a student-athlete, we are proud to offer our 4th Annual STACK Elite 50 Colleges, a ranking of the best schools for academically-minded athletes. After months of crunching [...]
2010 STACK Elite 50 Colleges: #4 North Carolina
Mindful that you’re a student-athlete—and not just a student—we offer you the 4th Annual STACK Elite 50 Colleges, a ranking of the best schools for academically-minded athletes. After months of [...]
2010 STACK Elite 50 Colleges: #5 Virginia
Mindful that you’re a student-athlete—and not just a student—we offer you the 4th Annual STACK Elite 50 Colleges, a ranking of the best schools for academically-minded athletes. After months of [...]