Developing balance in 10 & under tennis players

Authors

  • Javier Villaplana

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.52383/itfcoaching.v24i69.189

Keywords:

balance, coordination, infancy, development

Abstract

This article discusses balance, one of the six coordination skills the International Tennis Federation (ITF) mentions in its book Strength and Conditioning for Tennis. First, this capacity is discussed, together with the importance of its development in tennis at an early age. Then, two types of balance fundamentals are described, and some examples, and some research carried out on balance in young tennis players are included. Finally, different balance exercises which can be used with beginner players are presented.

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Published

2016-08-31

How to Cite

Villaplana, J. (2016). Developing balance in 10 & under tennis players. ITF Coaching & Sport Science Review, 24(69), 16–18. https://doi.org/10.52383/itfcoaching.v24i69.189

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