Player kneels down on the ground. Player stabilizes the elastic band on the ground with left hand. Player keeps the other end of the elastic band in right hand and moves the straight arm back.
In this drill player works on strengthening the triceps muscles. Tricep pays a crucial role in the serving motion so lack of strength can lead to poor performance and future injuries. It is important to prepare the body in a optimal way for the demands of tennis to stay healthy and be able to play tennis for years.
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