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SPORT SCIENCE - Professional Tennis Registry

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ContentsAbout this Publication 3Part IWhat is Sport Science? 4Principles of Training <strong>Tennis</strong> Players 4The Physical Demands of <strong>Tennis</strong> 7Assessing Players 7Measuring Athleticism in <strong>Tennis</strong> Players 8Areas of Athleticism That Can Be Improved 11The Difference Between Strength and Power 11How the Kinetic Chain Works 12How Difficult or Easy Should Training Sessions Be? 13Planning Training and Playing Schedules - Periodization 14Heat Related Illnesses 17Hydration During Training and Matches 17Energy Systems 19The Most Common <strong>Tennis</strong> Injuries and Prevention 25Best Practices for the Warm Up 30Best Practices for the Cool Down 31Recovery Tips 31Strength Training 34Plyometrics 35Deliberate Practice 36Additional Literature and Resources 37PTR Practical On Court Applications for Sport Science 1

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