Journal article
The Physiological Demands Of Tennis And How To Train Them: A Case Study Of A Sub Elite Female Tennis Player
Journal of Australian Strength and Conditioning, Vol.23(1), pp.25-37
2015
Abstract
Tennis is a fast paced sport with specific energy requirements that are dictated by the unpredictable nature of match play. This purpose of this article was to provide a rationale for a specific training program to enhance the energy systems utilised by a female national level tournament player. A review of match play, energy system contributions, associated heart rate and VO2 max values, strength requirements and training loads, and skill based conditioning and injury prevention were explored. A practical application of a sample 4 week mesocycle was presented with associated programs for resistance training, speed, agility and anaerobic circuit training. The overall goals of this program were to increase the intensity of sports specific training as well as improve and maintain game skills. The resistance training program followed an undulating cycle of strength and endurance based sessions incorporating injury prevention exercises. The key finding from this case study was that individualized sport specific training maintained and improved straight line speed and 3RM strength in a sub elite female tennis player. Additionally, this training regime could be increased progressively without causing acute injuries. The athlete reported an increase in confidence in match play in part attributed to undertaking the training program. It is not conclusive that this program design would be appropriate for all tennis players or replicate the same results. Further research is warranted on the tailoring of specific training programs for tennis players that incorporate individual resistance training, speed, agility and anaerobic circuit training.
Details
- Title
- The Physiological Demands Of Tennis And How To Train Them: A Case Study Of A Sub Elite Female Tennis Player
- Authors
- Ava Kerr (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering
- Publication details
- Journal of Australian Strength and Conditioning, Vol.23(1), pp.25-37
- Publisher
- Australian Strength and Conditioning Association
- Date published
- 2015
- ISSN
- 1836-649X; 1836-649X
- Copyright note
- Copyright © 2015 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. Reproduced in accordance with the publisher policy. This is a non-final version of an article published in final form in Kerr, Ava (2015) The physiological demands of tennis and how to train them: a case study of a sub elite female tennis player. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, Vol. 23, No. 1, pp.25-37.
- Organisation Unit
- University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; Academic Support Unit
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99450179502621
- Output Type
- Journal article
- Research Statement
- false
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