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Early Racquet Drop
By RacquetFit
Early Racquet Drop refers to the sequencing of the athlete's lower body compared to the racquet in the serve. If the leg drive doesn't lead the racquet, it can reduce speed, power and accuracy in the serve.
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How Extended Time Sitting at a Desk Can Affect Your Student's Tennis Game
By Dr. Sean Drake
Spending the majority of the day hunched over a desk doesn't prepare your student to play their best tennis.
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Your Ankles Are The Most Overlooked Performance Killer In Tennis
By Dr Sean Drake
Believe it or not, the ankle has the ability to influence your posture, serving mechanics, ground stroke consistency, racquet speed and overall health. It is rare to see one joint in the body that has so much influence on a player’s performance.
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RacquetFit Opportunity at USPTA World Conference
By Dr. Sean Drake
The USTPA, along with RacquetFit, is providing a one-time opportunity for tennis professionals (and fitness and medical professionals) to get certified at a discounted rate after the World Conference on Friday and Saturday, Sept. 27 and 28.
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Introducing RacquetFit: The Body-Tennis Connection
By Dr. Greg Rose
Here is an article from mytpi.com introducing the RacquetFit program. It highlights the differences between screening tennis players and golfers.
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Flat Shoulder Plane
By Dr. Greg Rose
One of the most common serve characteristics we see that may be due to a physical limitation.
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If You Can't Extend From Your Thoracic Spine, You're Squandering Power and Inviting Injury
By RacquetFit
RacquetFit instructor Jeff Salzenstein discusses the importance of spine mobility for durability in tennis and how you can assess your thoracic extension using the RacquetFit screen.
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Leg Slide Test
By Dr. Greg Rose
A quick screen to see if your trunk has enough lateral flexion mobility to get into a great trophy position in your serve.
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How Your Body May Be Responsible For Low Elbow In The Tennis Serve
By RacquetFit
Although Low Elbow can be the result of poor technique, it's commonly caused by physical limitations related to lack of mobility, especially in the spine.
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Controlling Your Posture and the Serve
By Dr. Sean Drake
Posture is often overlooked, but it is a critical factor in developing a powerful serve.
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No Coil Serve Characteristic
By RacquetFit
In our opinion, if you have an athlete who wants to increase their coil, the most important thing you can do is to determine whether the issue is technical or physical.
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