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Tennis: Lunge and arm stretch

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DESCRIPTION

Start in plank position. Bring one foot next to hand. Lift that hand up and turn to face that side. Repeat across court.

COACHING POINTS

Hold the plank position for a second before bringing the next leg forward.
Flat back throughout
Knee at 90°, not over the toes

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OFTEN USED WITH...

Lower back with weights:

Player keeps dumbells in front of the body. Player moves dumbells to the ankles while keeping them close to the body. Player uses lower back muscles to come back to the starting position.

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Narrow push up:

The player takes push up position with hands in a narrow position (close to each other). The player performs regular push ups.

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Lunge and elbow to floor:

Player starts in a plank position on their hands. Bring their right foot out to the side and level with their hands. At the same time drop the arm nearest to the foot so that the elbow touches the floor at the same time.

Push off the front foot and walk the hands forward to get back into a lunge position.

Agility & Fitness