Racket Sports

Racket sports, such as tennis and squash are rapid, dynamic sports in which players must respond to a continuous series of multidirectional movement patterns including, sprinting, changing directions, reaching, stretching, lunging, stopping, and starting. All these characteristics, combined with maintaining proper balance and technique throughout a match, are critical for optimal performance on the court.

A training program has to meet the demands of an all-round physically challenging, individual sport. For a racket sport athlete to perform at their best, they must have just the right mix of aerobic and anaerobic endurance, explosive strength and power, speed off the mark and agility.

A racket sport training program must be based on solid aerobic endurance to sustain a high work rate for the duration of a game. Anaerobic endurance is also an essential component so that power over each rally, and in each shot within a rally can be maintained to the same high level. Finally, a balanced racket sport training program should help to prevent injury and over training. In order to be the best at your game it is essential that you have a racket specific strength and conditioning program. We understand the importance of structuring your training to optimise your training session and benefit your game.

How we coach racket sports athletes

We build your aerobic energy system so you’re better prepared to meet the demands on the court.
We develop your power output, as greater power allows you to respond quickly and produce forceful movements with less effort.
We focus on improving your agility as it is crucial for good court movement, allowing you to be in the correct position and provides a solid platform from which to hit the ball.
We develop your muscular endurance, which means that you can apply force and sustain it over time. It can help you hit the ball just as hard at the end of a match as at the beginning.
Racket sports requires you to make shots that place your body parts in extreme ranges of motion. Unrestricted ranges of motion will help prevent injury and enhance performance. We place a large emphasis on increasing your flexibility.

Results you can expect

Improvement in your explosive multi-directional court movement to place your body in the correct position before taking your swing
Ability to maintain your hitting power throughout an entire game so you can stay on top of your opponent.
Develop a bigger aerobic capacity to burn calories more efficiently – stay mentally alert longer by making more sugar available to your brain.
Build greater overall flexibility and stability to achieve unrestricted ranges of motion