Before around the age of ten, cross training is usually pretty easy because kids have more time for sports. It seems to be common belief that playing lots of sports when young is good for a child and that is correct, but when it comes to training specifically for tennis at a later age, cross training selection becomes very important. Some modalities are difficult to access depending on where you are located or what your financial situation is. It is important for athletes to pick sports or practices that are going to be specifically helpful to them.
muscular integration
Any of the following practices would be beneficial in enhancing proprioception. Slow movements where the athlete can concentrate and feel the muscles work together. Well integrated muscles can enhance tennis mechanics as the kinetic chain will be more rapidly understood and implemented by the athlete!
- tai-chi
- feldenkrais method
- yoga
- rock-climbing
footwork
