2006-11-02 02:59:12 · 8 answers · asked by lfc_rulz 2 in Sports ➔ Tennis
A lot of sprints that do not go that far, but you have to stop and start a lot. You can run the lines on the court. Jump Rope . It is a great way to get light on your toes and improve your endurance. Do some sprints that have you change direction, kind of like you do when you are playing a match. One is called the Star run. There is a coach who works with a lot of the top players named Pat Etcherberry. He has written a few books on just tennis specific exercises , they include a ton of footwork drills. He is the best. You can do most of them by yourself. Go to Amazon and pick one up or try your local bookstore.
2006-11-02 11:31:40 · answer #1 · answered by messtograves 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can find many drills with Z-ball or running around the cones, jumping over small hurdles, ...
But what I would suggest is that you play different sports that would improve those skills like:
- table tennis
- soccer (especially with a tennis ball)
- badminton
- volleyball
These sports will help you develop the skills in a more natural and complete way than if you isolate them in a specific drill.
2006-11-03 15:50:16 · answer #2 · answered by tomaz_mencinger 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have been taking cardio tennis, more for my fitness and endurance but I have noticed a big improvement in my foot work. Look for a cardio tennis program in your area. And play lots of tennis - the more practice the more you improve.
2006-11-03 10:41:39 · answer #3 · answered by digitsis 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
TommyM has a good point. Especially badminton is very good for reaction speed.
Messtograve also have a good answer, Pat Etcherberry do have very good footwork and reaction drills.
2006-11-04 04:23:02 · answer #4 · answered by backhand-smash 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Biking, tennis and running hands down for the things you mentioned above. i also recommend swimming for rest days which will just help you lose fat altogether.
2016-03-19 02:48:08 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get a reflex ball
http://www.atssports.com/tennis.cfm?ProdID=388&category=7
2006-11-02 15:55:51 · answer #6 · answered by njd3vils 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ballet and yoga
2006-11-02 03:08:17 · answer #7 · answered by Phoenix, Wise Guru 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
'Splat the rat' at most good village fetes.
2006-11-02 03:06:30 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
TENNIS
2006-11-02 03:06:09 · answer #9 · answered by kwenzini 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋