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How do I improve my tennis grip?
Tapping the ball with the bottom edge of your racquet helps you naturally find the grip and it’s also a great way to practice your overall racquet skills. For a challenge, try bouncing the ball off the top edge of your racquet without letting ball hit the ground.
How do tennis players hit so hard?
The kinetic chain that is created during a serve turns the whole body into a whip, and a longer one (if done properly) will generate greater speed and power. And the more you try to muscle the ball and hit harder, the less success you’ll have in generating big serves.
How to treat knee pain while playing tennis?
If you do experience pain of any kind the first thing to do is ice! Also elevating your leg assists with swelling and inflammation. Take a break from tennis and exercise in general allowing the knee to heal. This is very important, if you keep running and pounding a slight injury can easily become a long term, debilitating nightmare.
What should I do if I have an injury in tennis?
If you have an injury, take a break from tennis and exercise in general to allow the knee to heal. Try to ice the knee to ease pain and inflammation, and keep the knee elevated to manage swelling.
What are the most common knee injuries from tennis?
Knee injuries from tennis are common. Patellofemoral pain syndrome is one injury frequently seen in tennis players, according to the Sports Injury Clinic website, because it occurs when the underside of the kneecap rubs against the leg bones.
What should I do if I have an injury to my knee?
If you have an injury, take a break from tennis and exercise in general to allow the knee to heal. Try to ice the knee to ease pain and inflammation, and keep the knee elevated to manage swelling. Wear a bandage or brace to protect and support the knee.