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By (author) E. Paul Roetert; By (author) Mark S. Kovacs
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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 meet the physical demands of the game.
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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 s 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.
Table of 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
Review quote:
“Tennis Anatomy provides many practical applications of exercises designed to enhance the strength, conditioning, and level of play for everyone. Roetert and Kovacs use their years of vast experience to enhance the reader”s understanding of not only what works, but why it works-and how to utilize this knowledge to improve health, well-being, and your level of play. A must-read for all!”
-Paul Annacone, Former Coach of Roger Federer and Pete Sampras
“Tennis Anatomy contains very practical and well-organized training information featuring tennis-specific exercises for the whole body. The high-quality anatomical drawings make this a must-have resource for coaches and players of all levels.”
-Miguel Crespo, PhD, Head of Participation and Coaching for the International Tennis Federation
Biographical note:
E. Paul Roetert, PhD, is the director of education and strategic engagement for the Sport Science Institute of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). Among other roles, he previously served as the chief executive officer of the Society of Health and Physical Educators (SHAPE America), managing director of the player development program of the United States Tennis Association (USTA), and tournament director for the U.S. Open Junior Tennis Championships.
Roetert has been a regular speaker across the globe and has published extensively in the fields of tennis, coaching education, and sport science, including five books, more than 25 book chapters, and well over 100 articles. He is an honorary professional of the Professional Tennis Registry (PTR), achieved master p
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