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          Wrist Strength and Shoulder Strengthening

          Our team of experts discuss stress on the wrist depending on stance and exercises to improve shoulder and rotator cuff strength.

          Strength Training for Young Players

          Learn five easy steps for youth players and high school age athletes to improve their strength training, including a sample 3 days a week regime.

          Dealing With Hip Flexor Injuries

          Hip flexor injuries are among the most common for tennis players. Learn about the three phases to healing, and treatment and rehabilitation exercises used to regain strength in the hip region.

          Improve Your Accelaration and Agility

          There are several ways that you can improve your acceleration and agility on the tennis court. Learn how you can work towards improving your strength, power, acceleration, deceleration, maximum velocity, and agility.

          Improve Your Game

          Find health & fitness answers in past columns. Search the categories for specific knowledge areas such as training & exercise, diet & nutrition, and injuries & prevention.

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