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Tennis: Alternate shoulders on the side

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DESCRIPTION

Player keeps weights in hands on the sides of the body.
Using shoulder muscles player alternates lifting arms up and recovering to the starting position.
It is important to control the movement all the time.

COACHING POINTS

In this drill, player strengthens shoulder muscles that are crucial for tennis. Many injuries happen in this area so daily strengthening and prevention should be a routine for any serious tennis player. It is important to use the correct weight - too much will make the player work with poor technique and compensate with different body parts, making the exercise ineffective.

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