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Why does your app's program focus on developing strength before developing speed and agility?

Building strength first: The key to unlocking speed and agility

Yes. I tend to start looking at mobility and stability of the joints before. Looking at real tennis Speed and Agility. I think you can work on specific movement and stability, fairly simple, taneous lie. But if you're talking about real code speed and really acceleration and deceleration maybe more importantly deceleration, then the joints have got to be in line and they've got to be stable. And the player has got to be able to control the The Joint in kind of like a perfect athletic posture before trying to put Force through through the major muscles and the joints themselves. So, you know, as also, you know, about speed speed is a really a factor of strength and how fast you can fire those muscles. So I like to make sure that the joints are stable and muscles are really activated. Eating properly before trying to really put Force through them. Obviously in time, the more stability a joint has and the more force a muscle can create and how fast it can create that Force, then you really are on a much faster path to, to be able to train, you know, real speed and see a real Improvement after a speed training block. So that's kind of what I think. I kind of think there's a real Continuum of Mobility. The strength and then speed. But I do differentiate movement and speed stability of the joints and specific tennis movement and movement patterns can be done almost together, but as a question was speed, that is also a factor of force. So just make sure in the posture is really lined up and the athlete can control the joints. Before I put forced to it, and try and improve speed.

Before working on improving tennis speed and agility, I look at mobility and stability of the joints first. Ensuring that the athlete can control the joints before attempting to put force through them is important for achieving real speed improvement and better results in a speed training block.

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Our app's program focuses on developing strength before speed and agility because we prioritize mobility and stability of the joints. Before diving into specific tennis movements and speed training, it is essential to ensure that the joints are stable and the player can control them in an optimal athletic posture.

By starting with joint stability and muscle activation, we lay the foundation for developing speed. Speed is closely tied to strength and how quickly the muscles can generate force. By ensuring that the joints are stable and the muscles are properly activated, we set the stage for improved speed and acceleration.

There is a continuum from mobility to strength and then to speed. While specific tennis movements and movement patterns can be addressed simultaneously, when it comes to speed, it is crucial to prioritize joint stability and proper posture. Only then can we effectively apply force and work towards enhancing speed.

By following this approach, we aim to provide a solid foundation for our users to improve their speed and see real progress in their training.

Is long distance running detrimental for tennis players?

Long distance running: Helpful or harmful for tennis players?

Hi, I think it can be advantageous and detrimental for tennis players, long distance running. It's in my program. I do in preseason which is the the month where tennis players do their real hard work. I'll do one long one, a week, you know, somewhere around 10K. And I think that's very useful for, you know, the mentality of holding speed and focus for, you know, 4050 minutes and obviously builds a very good aerobic base which is very useful for tennis players they recover aerobically between points and games. So you'll always find top players. Have a very good aerobic base and long-distance running helps that the other side of the coin is that too much, long distance running, I think is unnecessary, it is not a aerobic sport, it's more of a neuromuscular, an aerobic sport. So So more short, Sprints and shuttles, and specific moves are going to be much more beneficial for a tennis player. But I, you know, I do do longer intervals, I do 200 and 400 on the track, you know, that 400 take a good tennis player about 70 75 seconds so that's, you know, that's kind of Fairly long interval and obviously male players play five sets, I think it's very mentally and physically, logically useful to be able to feel that you can last Long Point too. Matches. So there's longer intervals and longer runs are both physiologically useful and mentally useful for a player. But yeah, I don't do them all the way through the. I reckon I do probably between 10 and 15 long runs a year, something like that, you know, and only in really strong training blocks. Obviously if there's other issues like a player is really not good error. Go Berkeley or has to lean out a little bit, then longest-running closer be useful. But as a training mode it's useful to a point. A certain amount of running long is very useful but not too much.

Long distance running can be beneficial and detrimental for tennis players. It can help build an aerobic base, but too much running is not necessary as tennis is more of a neuromuscular sport. However, some long interval runs and longer runs can be useful for mental and physical preparation for matches that last for long points and sets.

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Long distance running can have both advantages and disadvantages for tennis players. In my program, during preseason, I incorporate one long run per week, typically around 10K. This helps develop the mental strength to maintain speed and focus for extended periods, as well as build a solid aerobic base. Having a good aerobic base is beneficial for tennis players as it aids in aerobic recovery between points and games.

However, it's important to note that tennis is not primarily an aerobic sport but rather a neuromuscular and anaerobic sport. Therefore, excessive long distance running may not be necessary. Instead, focusing on short sprints, shuttles, and specific tennis movements can be more beneficial.

That being said, I do include longer intervals in my training, such as 200 and 400-meter runs on the track. These longer intervals help players develop the mental and physical stamina required for longer matches, especially for male players who play five sets.

In my training program, I typically incorporate around 10 to 15 long runs per year, mainly during intense training blocks. If a player needs to improve their aerobic capacity or needs to lose weight, longer runs may be more useful. However, it's important to find the right balance, as excessive long distance running may not provide significant additional benefits.

In summary, a moderate amount of long distance running can be both physiologically and mentally beneficial for tennis players, but it should be incorporated strategically and not overdone.

What was the breakthrough moment in your career?

Career Breakthroughs: Coaching Wimbledon, Training Andy Murray, and Moving to Miami

Breakthrough moments in my career you know if you're lucky enough to be involved in lead sport, you've had a couple probably three standout one. Is your first ever job out of University? 22, a coach entrusted, me with a player who was ranked about 150 in the world and, and got to third round at Wimbledon that year, which was obviously, He not to do with my training more to do with the coaches skill and a player skill but it was also a great moment to be able to play train a player that good getting a phone call from an 18 year old. Andy Murray, that is a huge breakthrough, moment in the career where you ever get someone who that Talent level and that potential, and you get to build them is incredible honor and and, and a huge Moment. And now they can make you look very good as a trainer, you know, when they win big tournaments. So that was huge. A geographical breakthrough, was when I moved at 30 years old to the states and I moved to Miami from the UK. And I lived there for about 10 years to geographically, move and work out of Miami with all the tennis players that lived and trained. There was a big was a big move for for my career and and the players I had access to. So those are the kind of the three big moments.

The three biggest breakthrough moments in my career were when I was entrusted with a top 150 player, when I got a phone call from Andy Murray, and when I moved to Miami.

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In my career, I've had a few breakthrough moments that stand out. The first was when I landed my first job right out of university. At 22 years old, I was entrusted by a coach to train a player who was ranked around 150 in the world. That year, the player made it to the third round at Wimbledon, which was a significant achievement. While it had more to do with the player's skill and the coach's expertise, it was a proud moment for me to be involved in training someone of that caliber.

Another breakthrough moment came when I received a phone call from an 18-year-old Andy Murray. It was an incredible honor to work with someone of his talent level and potential. Building him up as a player was a significant milestone in my career. Of course, when he went on to win big tournaments, it made me look good as a trainer.

A geographical breakthrough occurred when I made the decision to move from the UK to Miami at the age of 30. Living and working in Miami for about 10 years provided me with access to many tennis players who lived and trained there. This move opened up new opportunities and elevated my career.

These three moments, training a high-ranking player, working with Andy Murray, and relocating to Miami, were the standout breakthroughs in my career.

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Green is a physical conditioning specialist with 20+ years of experience on the ATP & WTA Tours. He has worked with Tomas Berdych, Alexander Zverev, and is most known for his success with Andy Murray.

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