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Tennis: Circles with looping medicine ball

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The player grabs loopy medicine ball with dominant hand, and performs circles forward and backward.

COACHING POINTS

In this drill, the player warms up the shoulder of the dominant hand. Session is based on only forehand strokes so emphasis has to be put on the dominant hand. Medicine ball guarantees constant momentum so the player can prepare the body for intense workout.

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