TENNIS

Question 1

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requires power, agility, reaction time, short-distance speed, rapid acceleration/deceleration, various jumps,lunging actions and high velocity overhead work.

Movement restrictions and muscle imbalance must be addressed

Relevant strength/joint balance must be identified via postural an functional assessments

*Intermittent high-intensity actions define success.

Answer 1

TENNIS

Question 2

What are the variables that can impact physical requirements of tennis athlete

Answer 2

• LENGTH OF THE MATCH
• PLAYING SURFACE
• EQUIPMENT USED
• LEVEL OF COMPETITION
• GENDER
• MATCH SITUATION AND TACTICS

Question 3

Tennis-Physical Characteristics
ANAEROBIC. AEROBIC. AUXILARY
_____________. ____________. _______________
_____________. _____________. _______________
______________. _______________
_____________. ______________
______________. ______________

Answer 3

Anaerobic

• speed
• agility
• strength
• power
• muscular Endurance

Aerobic

• aerobic capacity
• aerobic power

Auxilary

• Balance
• Flexibility
• Reaction time

Question 4

What are the International Tennis Fedearation Rules:

Answer 4

• A 5MIN warmup is allowed prior to each match
• after the first service, action is continuous until the match ends.
• a 20-sec break is allowed between points.
• a 120-sec break is allowed at the end of each set.
• a 90-sec break is allowed when changing sides

Question 5

What are the PHysical demands of play (tennis);

Answer 5

• matches can last from 1 to >5hrs, rallies last 5-10sec
• work-recovery ratios range from 1;1 - 1;4
• 300-500 intense efforts are performed in a 3-set match.

Question 6

What is the Estimated work during rallies? (Tennis)

Answer 6

8-12m covered, average of 4 directional changes, 2-3 different strokes

Question 7

What is the Estimated Stress Indicators (tennis)?

Answer 7

60-70% VO2MAX, 60-80%HRmax, RPE values of 13-14

Question 8

Tennis is a ______ action sport that make movement restrictions and muscle imbalances key areas of concern.

Answer 8

UNI-LATERAL

Question 9

Different courts (tennis)
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Key-explosive movements, attacking actions

Focus-anaerobic speed, strength and power;
-Play time is shorter but more intense
-Surface increases ball speed (less friction)
- 58% of points are won at the net
Sticking is preferred over sliding during change of directions due to the risk for injury

Answer 9

HARD COURT PLAY

Question 10

Different courts (tennis)
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Key-playing time, defensive actions, sliding 

Focus- Intermittent endurance capacity;
-play time is 30% longer, rallies “5sec longer
-Work periods are extended - 1:3-1:5
-64% of points are won at the net
Frontal plane strength balance in the hip/ankle is critical for sliding

Answer 10

CLAY COURT PLAY

Question 11

TRAINING CONSIDERATION

What type of conditioning should be done for tennis athletes?

Answer 11

Intermittent work bouts (

Question 12

TRAINING CONSIDERATION

What time of Strength training should be done for tennis players?

Answer 12

Minimize mass gains to optimize quickness and energy-sparing

Question 13

TRAINING CONSIDERATION

What type of power training are you doing with a tennis athlete?

Answer 13

Explosive Strokes, rapid Change of Directions, acceleration/deceleration and sprinting

Question 14

TRAINING CONSIDERATION

What are the parameters when it comes to Strength Balance for Tennis athletes ?

Answer 14

Improves performance (ball velocity); reduce risk for injury/dysfunction
(Hip and ankle should be worked to reduce the risk of injury.)

Question 15

TRAINING CONSIDERATIONS

What are the parameters when it comes to ROM and joint functions?

Answer 15

Hip/knee/ankle (frontal plane), shoulder complex, and rotator cuff.

Question 16

TRAINING CONSIDERATION

In terms of Low Body Fat why should we consider this?

Answer 16

Improves work capacity, <12% for men and <23% for women