Efficient Deceleration

Summary Efficient Deceleration Is Paramount to Allow for Fast and Explosive Changes of Direction. Because Most Tennis Points Have Between 3 and 7 Changes of Directions, the Development of the Components in Change of Direction Movements Is a Major Component of Competitive Play. Training for Tennis Requires a Strong Understanding Not Only of the Acceleration Aspects of Movement but Also the Need for Tennis-Specific Deceleration. In This Article, We Review Tennis Movements From Both an Upper- And Lower-Body Perspective and Describe the Important Components of Tennis-Specific Deceleration With Practical Examples of Deceleration Training Ideas.