Here's an article I found on training for tennis

[atatu]

For what it's worth, this guy has an interesting approach:
http://www.powerathletesmag.com/pages/powertennis.htm

[Ronaldo]

Saw many football players/athletes use these exercises during PT this year but where do you get started and perform these exercises safely?

[Marius_Hancu]

Kind of disappointing.

The author mentions:

I think about movements instead and I try to target movement patterns that are important in tennis.

but leaves you in up the air when it comes to some real movement exercises specific to tennis.

The only thing he talks about is strength, which is very recommended, but just a part of the movement equation. At least he mentions the cleans and the ******es, which I feel are very good for you as overall strengthening and explosive exercises.

And the only thing more original are the kettlebells.

Better check the:
OUTSIDE
series in my posting
Great Fitness Sites
http://tt.tennis-warehouse.com/showthread.php?t=33800
which is a complete program of strength and conditioning.

and add the exercises found in the footwork section there and the ones on plyometrics.

[atatu]

Here's another FWIW: http://www.dolfzine.com/page202.htm

[Marius_Hancu]

FWIW:
http://www.matchpoint.homestead.com/Fitness.html

[atatu]

Great. Thanks Marius.

[degreefanlindi]

Thanks for posting. I enjoyed the article very much and the advice was good...I think agility training should come after strength training...and often, players rely too much on cardio workouts. There were some techniques and routines I never even heard of referred to..thanks again!

[Marius_Hancu]

and often, players rely too much on cardio workouts.

Well, for one thing, the accent should be placed on sprint training. Many people are training with medium and long distance running exclusively to the detriment of sprints, which are more important for tennis, as per:


http://www.juniortennis.com/Science/JeffDrock/Fit4.htm

The player runs 3-5 miles per day to become more "fit". By doing this, the player thinks they will gain more endurance and stamina on the court. The reality is harsh. The player will become SLOWER.

Yes. You read it correctly. The player will actually train themselves to become SLOWER on the court. We can best exemplify this by sharing with you a principle known as the S.A.I.D. principle. "SAID" stands for: Specific Adaptations to Imposed Demands.

All fine and good, but what does THAT mean? Simply stating, it means you should "train as you play". We have stated before, and we will state again, that a point in tennis seldom lasts for more than 25 seconds. Therefore, players need to train for maximum speed, and anaerobic endurance. That being said, doing repeated interval runs of 100-400 yard distances, and some on court agility work would be the best approach to take. (This is provided a player already has an aerobic "base")


Once again, if you're already fit enough.