2. T E N N I S Sports Connection

3. Tennis  Tennis is a sport based on unpredictability. Unpredictability that influences the complex physiological aspects of tennis play.  Unpredictability of: point length shot selection strategy match duration weather

4. Fitness Program  Adding a few stretches will help improve your game.

5. Rotating Wrist Stretch Place one arm straight out in front and parallel to the ground. Rotate your wrist down and outwards and then use your other hand to further rotate your hand upwards.

6. Chest Stretch Stand upright with your back towards a table or bench and place your hands on the edge. Bend your arms and slowly lower your entire body.

7. Achilles Stretch Kneel on one foot and place your body weight over your knee. Keep your heel on the ground and lean forward.

8. Tennis Tips Best Tennis In 10 Weeks Challenge

9. Drinks - Hydration  The tennis training diet should be focused on high-energy foods and appropriate hydration.  BEST: water fitness waters sport beverages club soda mineral water flavored water  Very Good: 100% fruit juices lemonade Veggie juices Low fat milk  So-so: soft drinks diet soft drinks coffee

10. Fluids  Importance of Water During Exercise  Proper hydration is especially important during exercise.  Adequate fluid intake for athletes is essential to: comfort performance safety.  The longer and more intensely you exercise, the more important it is to drink the right kind of fluids.

11. Resources  http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2653871/ http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2653871/  http://www.thestretchinghandbook.com/archives/stretches-tennis.php http://www.thestretchinghandbook.com/archives/stretches-tennis.php  http://tennismd.com http://tennismd.com  http://sportsmedicine.about.com/od/hydrationandfluid/a/ProperHydrati on.htm http://sportsmedicine.about.com/od/hydrationandfluid/a/ProperHydrati on.htm

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