Programs and Coaching Tips

Injury prevention: groin and hips

Louis Fresneau has used his physiotherapy experience around the ATP and WTA circuit to develop a functional hip and groin program. He has carefully combined essential hip-strengthening exercises, stability activities and mobility training with functional tennis-specific movement patterns. The goal of this off-court program is to prevent common hip injuries and groin conditions. Ultimately, keeping players competing at their highest level on the court and winning matches.

The mental game: reaction time

The human reaction time needs to be in tip-top shape to cope with the extreme demands of tennis. It describes the players' ability to understand the situation ahead and carry out the next move accordingly. Having quick reflexes is required for peak on-court performance. As many readers will know, it only takes a few milliseconds to determine victory or defeat. Observing the opponent's position on the opposite side. Reading how the tennis ball spins. Immediately deciding where to move to next. These are all factors that players must face even before striking the next shot. The dynamic environment during a tennis match forces the brain to be alert and awake during every single point.

On-court skills: the forehand

Mastering your forehand is more than having a beautiful technique and constant form. A crafty and strategic shot selection is essential at any level of competition. Tennis is a dynamic and unpredictable sport that forces players to think outside of the box. When should you attack? How should you counter your opponent? Have you executed the right shot? These are just a fraction of questions that tennis players may contemplate during a match. Fortunately, ASICS Tennis Academy has recruited gram-slam talent to break down how you can also develop an elite forehand. So, if you want to elevate your game to the next level, this is the resource for you. 

The mental game: hand-eye coordination

For the game of tennis, hand-eye coordination, which is your body’s ability to react and complete a task precisely, is key to improving as a player. The skill of anticipating the next shot actually comes down to your brain’s ability to process information, relay it to your body and then react in a split second to the ball coming over the net. In this program, neuro-cognitive expert and high performance coach, Bram Swinnen provides two lessons with drills to improve hand-eye coordination, which can be easily added to any training routine.

From mind to court: the volley

In this program, ASICS Tennis Academy has combined practical lessons on the tennis court training body through technique and skills practice, with in-depth brain training exercises to active mind and body to improve volley skills beyond just on-court technique. In the first episode you will hear from neuro-cognitive expert and high performance physiotherapist, Bram Swinnen as he shares easy to implement drills for warm up to activate the mind. In the second episode former ATP player and professional coach, Thomas Johansson works with David Goffin to improve the backhand volley on the tennis court.

Off-court skills: plyometrics for tennis

Director of Physical training at the prestigious Mouratoglou academy, Frederic Lefebvre shares how to improve tennis player performance through plyometrics. With over 15 years of experience working with top tennis talent, Frederic provides valuable insights and practical tips to improve speed and reduce injury.