How to Get the Most Out of the 5-Minute Warm-Up in Tennis

As with other sports, a tennis warm-up gets you physically and mentally ready to play and also helps you avoid injury. This warm-up will give you plenty of options to choose from.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Tennis Shirts
• Tennis Shoes
• Tennis Shorts
• Tennis Socks
• Sports Drinks
• Tennis Bag
• Tennis Balls
• Tennis Racquets
• Sports drinks

1. Jog for a few minutes.

2. Jump rope as well, if desired.

3. Stretch the major muscle groups involved in tennis. These include the hamstrings and quadriceps (front and back of thighs), and the calves. You can also do upper-body stretches. (See Related eHows.)

4. Get onto the court for a pre-hitting routine. Start up close, with players on both sides taking light, or "baby," shots from the net.

5. Work your way back to mid-court, and eventually back to the baseline.

6. Get back to the net for a few volleys and overheads.

7. Do warm-up serves last.

Tips & Warnings

• Make sure both adults and children do the warm-up and stretch. It's important for young players to develop good habits.
• Warm up and stretch in various ways. Tennis requires turning your body in all directions.
• Tennis is a physically demanding sport that may result in serious injury. We suggest that you seek the proper equipment and training before undertaking this activity.

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[tennisgeeksam]

on 12/21/2006 All of this can't be more true, but one can't help but point out that every persons body acts and reacts differently, and thus, it is important for each person to personalize their warm-up and warm down!