Tennis Tip: Run Like a Tennis Match!
Season 24 Episode #8 Ben Hestley and Shaun J Boyce
Today, we’ve invited Ben Hesley to our studio, where he’ll share some pro tips to improve your off-court conditioning for tennis. Ben is from Bull Shark Sports and has years of tennis experience. In today’s episode, he’ll share some unique tips that many pro-level tennis players overlook that can significantly determine the difference between your victory and defeat.
What This Short Session Includes
- Why Long-Distance Running Might Not Be Best for Tennis: Long-distance running utilizes a different part of the cardiovascular system than tennis needs, Ben explains. Tennis takes bursts of energy, not endurance runs.
- Better Conditioning for Tennis: Instead of long distance running, Ben suggests doing interval training. That means sprinting short distances (20-50 yards or so) and walking or jogging the same distance or amount of time. This is closer to the experience of a tennis match.
- How to Use Intervals in Your Training: Ben has straightforward advice on how to time your runs. You can sprint for 10-20 seconds, then walk or jog for the same duration. This will be developing the right kind of fitness for tennis.
- Get Tennis-Ready Fitness: By this type of training, you will be in better condition to play tennis. Developing greater stamina will boost your performance in games.
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USPTA Certified Tennis Professional Ben Hestley of Bull Shark Sports: https://bullsharksports.net/about-coach-ben
Shaun Boyce USPTA: shaun@tennisforchildren.com
https://tennisforchildren.com/
Bobby Schindler USPTA: schindlerb@comcast.net
https://windermerecommunity.net/
Geovanna Boyce: geovy@regeovinate.com
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Transcript
Hey hey, this is Shaun with the GoTennis! Podcast powered by Signature Tennis.
Speaker:Today's tennis tip comes from Ben Hesley of Bull Shark Sports.
Speaker:Have a listen and let us know what you think.
Speaker:Hi, this is Ben Hesley from Bull Shark Sports.
Speaker:Today's tip is about off-court conditioning.
Speaker:B-Athletes like to run long distances as a form of general conditioning.
Speaker:But when we're thinking specific to tennis, this may not be a good idea.
Speaker:Because running long distances works a different cardiovascular system that is required for
Speaker:tennis.
Speaker:Tennis is about short bursts of energy, followed by short breaks.
Speaker:So you want to train that way.
Speaker:This time you're out for a run, think about running short sprints, say 20 to 50 yards, and
Speaker:then jog or walk for 20 to 50 yards before sprinting again.
Speaker:You can also do this with time.
Speaker:Run as hard as you can for 10 to 20 seconds, and then walk for 10 to 20 seconds before sprinting
Speaker:again.
Speaker:These type of intervals is what is very similar to playing a tennis match.
Speaker:So the next time you go out for a run and get in shape for tennis, think about how a tennis
Speaker:match is played and try to match up your running to that.
Speaker:Hope that helps and keeps you in shape, good tennis shape on the court this season.
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