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Issue 17, November 2007
The month of November is huge in the tennis world. Justine Henin confirmed her status as the world's best female player, winning the end of season tournament in Madrid. Henin finished the season with two grand slams and a winning percentage of almost 95%. Despite Serena Williams comments, Henin is becoming a great of the sport.
The top 8 men are playing in Shanghai, with some early upsets (Gonzalez defeated Federer; Ferrer defeated Nadal). Andy Roddick's excellent form in this tournament is a great lead in for the fascinating Davis Cup Final. The US will challenge the defending champions, Russia, in America. The fantastic Bryan brothers shape as a crucial players in the doubles rubber of what should be a very close tie.
This months newsletter includes articles on:-
- Roger Federer and the All Round Game,
- How Tennis Racquets can improve your game , and
- Part 5 of our Speed Training series.
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Current Tennis Articles
How Tennis Racquets Can Improve Your Game
By Rufus Keown
Racquet technology is the parent of the modern game. Watch any old footage and you will see the enormous differences in the game; play with an old wooden racquet and you will appreciate why the game was so much slower and played with such a different style.
...Read how modern racquet technology can send your game into hyper drive >>>
Federer and the All Round Tennis Game
By Rufus Keown
Roger Federer is the most “watchable” champion the game has known. His game is moulded on the Rod Laver and Pete Sampras model, but Federer has taken it to a new level. Quite simply he is superb in all elements of the game ... Read full article>>
Speed Training for Tennis Players - Program Design and Implementation - Part 5
By David Horne (Exercise Physiologist)
For any good speed training program to succeed you must plan and design the appropriate program specific for each player. Program design includes covering periodization, phases of the years (pre, in-season and post season), specificity, variety, overload, progression, consistency, preparation, skill demonstration, assessment..... Read full speed training article>>>>
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