Tennis Tip: Run Like a Tennis Match!

Season 24 Episode #8 Ben Hestley and Shaun J Boyce

Today, we’ve invited Ben Hesley to our studio, where he’ll share some pro tips to improve your off-court conditioning for tennis. Ben is from Bull Shark Sports and has years of tennis experience. In today’s episode, he’ll share some unique tips that many pro-level tennis players overlook that can significantly determine the difference between your victory and defeat.

What This Short Session Includes

• Why Long-Distance Running Might Not Be Best for Tennis: Long-distance running utilizes a different part of the cardiovascular system than tennis needs, Ben explains. Tennis takes bursts of energy, not endurance runs.
• Better Conditioning for Tennis: Instead of long distance running, Ben suggests doing interval training. That means sprinting short distances (20-50 yards or so) and walking or jogging the same distance or amount of time. This is closer to the experience of a tennis match.
• How to Use Intervals in Your Training: Ben has straightforward advice on how to time your runs. You can sprint for 10-20 seconds, then walk or jog for the same duration. This will be developing the right kind of fitness for tennis.
• Get Tennis-Ready Fitness: By this type of training, you will be in better condition to play tennis. Developing greater stamina will boost your performance in games.

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USPTA Certified Tennis Professional Ben Hestley of Bull Shark Sports: https://bullsharksports.net/about-coach-ben

Shaun Boyce USPTA: [email protected]

https://tennisforchildren.com/ 

Bobby Schindler USPTA: [email protected]

https://windermerecommunity.net/ 

Geovanna Boyce: [email protected]

https://regeovinate.com/ 

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