SPORT SCIENCE - Professional Tennis Registry

PART IIThe information provided in this section has been provided by the International TennisPerformance Association (iTPA) and Pat Etcheberry.www.itpa-tennis.orgwww.etcheberryexperience.comDynamic Warm Up ExercisesThere are dozens of exercises and this short list is not to give a complete routine, but toprovide some of the more interesting and helpful exercises.Rotational Walking LungesStand upright with shoulders back, head straight, core and glutes contracted, and withhands together straight in front of the body at shoulder level. From this starting position,step forward with the right foot and bend the back (left) leg until the knee is approximately1 to 3 inches from the ground, directly under the left hip. At the same time, the right kneewill also bend 90˚, so the knee is directly over the right ankle. During the descent of thismovement, the hips turn toward the right so that the arms will aim 90° from the startingposition. Pushing with the back (left) leg will bring the left leg through, and then repeat thelunge movement by stepping forward with the left foot. Using a controlled tempo for eachmovement, repeat 10 to 15 times, alternating legs.Variation: use crossed arm stretch to assist shoulder turn.© iTPAPTR Practical On Court Applications for Sport Science 38