{"id":6672,"date":"2017-10-23T11:19:23","date_gmt":"2017-10-23T18:19:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/fitness\/?p=6672"},"modified":"2020-10-20T15:58:59","modified_gmt":"2020-10-20T22:58:59","slug":"fall-love-tennis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/health-and-fitness\/news\/fall-love-tennis\/","title":{"rendered":"Fall In Love with Tennis"},"content":{"rendered":"

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It\u2019s fall competition time in the tennis world! Tennis leagues are in full swing and matches mean more – not just for you, but also for the rest of the team.<\/p>\n

Warm Up Well Before Your Tennis Match <\/strong><\/p>\n

It\u2019s important to stretch and warm up before any physical activity, and tennis is no exception. For an effective warm up tennis players can jump on a stationary bike , take a quick jog on a treadmill or hop on a row machine for five minutes prior to coming to the tennis courts to get the blood flowing and your joints lubricated and loosened. It\u2019s also good to know that the Village offers some very specific programs just for the tennis set<\/a>, such as VFITT – Village Functional Interval Training for Tennis, a small group training program that works on footwork, balance, plyometrics, resistance training, and speed.<\/p>\n

Mental Matchup<\/strong><\/p>\n

Tennis is a very hard sport on the body and mind. Players must learn from winning and from losing. Tennis matches act as tests for how well you have practiced and prepared for the challenge, therefore players must mentally prepare for the task at hand. On your walk to the courts, try to ready yourself mentally for the match. Whether it\u2019s practice or a ranked match, you need to get into the best frame of mind for that occasion.<\/p>\n

Technical Tennis Strategy<\/strong><\/p>\n

Working with a professional tennis coach can really help you to fine tune your strokes and make sure your technique is on point for your personal game. Play for you, and make sure you understand and utilize your strengths. All players need to be able to own their shots and play like they practice. Learn how to hit through the ball and prepare for the next shot.<\/p>\n

Tactical Tennis Preparation<\/strong><\/p>\n

Tennis is not a game of \u201cone and done.\u201d It\u2019s a strategy game, like chess, that involves anticipating the next move. Singles and doubles players are best served by having a plan of attack, which sometimes involves asking yourself the following questions:<\/p>\n