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Aaron Davies

Tailored Training - Your Journey to Fitness Glory: From Baseline to Champion 🏆


Whether you dream of grand slam victories or just want to dominate your local club matches, tailored training is the key to unlocking your tennis potential.


Here's the playbook to take your game up several notches, regardless of your current skill level.




Beginner tennis player

Beginner Basics 👟


  • Master the Strokes: Focus on clean technique for your forehand, backhand, and serve. Prioritize consistency over power initially.




  • Footwork Fundamentals: Agility is key! Practice short, quick steps, split steps, and lateral movement drills for on-court efficiency.

  • Start Slow, Progress Gradually: Don't get injured trying to mimic Nadal in week one. Build your endurance and skill base over time.


Intermediate Improvement 💪



Intermediate tennis player


  • Strength & Conditioning: Off-court workouts targeting core, legs, and shoulders will translate to more powerful strokes and injury prevention.

  • Strategic Thinking: Learn basic shot patterns (cross-court rallies, approaching the net, etc.) and start anticipating your opponent's moves.


  • Match Play: Don't just drill! Competitive sets are where you apply those skills under pressure.


Advanced Athletes 🥇



Elite tennis player


  • Explosiveness: Incorporate plyometric exercises (box jumps, sprints) to develop the fast-twitch muscle fibers needed for those split-second reactions.

  • Weakness Analysis: Do you dread backhand volleys? Is your second serve a liability? Target those areas ruthlessly in your practice.




  • Mental Toughness: Matches are won and lost between the ears. Develop visualization techniques and pre-match routines to help manage on-court stress.


Essential Tips for Everyone 🌟


  • Find a Coach: A good coach provides invaluable technical feedback and helps you develop a structured training plan.

  • Warm-Up, Cool-Down: Prevent injury by properly preparing your body before play and helping it recover after. Dynamic stretches and light cardio are your friends.

  • Get the Right Gear: Comfortable tennis shoes with good support are a must, and a racket suited to your level makes a huge difference.

  • Video Analysis: Record yourself to identify technical flaws or patterns in your match play that you wouldn't otherwise notice.

  • Have Fun! At the end of the day, if you're not enjoying the process, what's the point?


Consistency is king (or queen!) of the court. Steady progress beats sporadic bursts.


With these tips and dedication, you'll transform your game and inch closer to those championship dreams.


What other tips and tricks do you use to improve your game. Share in the comments below



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