Part II integrates the exercises and drills described in Part I into workouts that make up each of the training blocks.

Chu's practical, year-round, tennis-specific conditioning program will help tennis players at all levels apply more explosive power on the court.

AUDIENCE

Reference book for tennis players and coaches

CONTENTS

Foreword by Todd Martin
Introduction
Part I: Power Tennis Training Components
Chapter 1. Exercise Principles for Tennis Players
Chapter 2. Warm-Up and Stretching Exercises
Chapter 3. Weight Training and Trunk Exercises
Chapter 4. Plyometric and Medicine Ball Exercises
Chapter 5. Court Drills
Part II: Power Tennis Training Workouts
Chapter 6. Building Blocks Approach to Workouts
Chapter 7. Block 1--Strength Endurance Workout
Chapter 8. Block 2--Strength Workouts
Chapter 9. Block 3--Power Workouts
Appendix: Fitness Testing Worksheet
Exercise Index

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

A frequent contributor to Strength and Conditioning journal, Don Chu is a leading authority on power training and conditioning. In addition to serving as a consultant for the United States Tennis Association, Chu has been a conditioning consultant for the Golden State Warriors, Milwaukee Bucks, Detroit Lions, and Chicago White Sox. He is owner, director, and consultant to individual athletes at the Ather Sports Injury Clinic in northern California.

Dr. Chu earned his PhD in physical therapy and physical education from Stanford University and is a professor emeritus of kinesiology and physical education at California State University, Hayward. In 1978, his only year as a head coach, Dr. Chu was named the Far Western Conference Track and Field Coach of the Year. He is a registered physical therapist, a certified athletic trainer through the National Athletic Training Association, and an National Strength and Conditioning Association-certified strength specialist.

WORDS OF PRAISE

"This book will benefit all players serious about improving their strength and conditioning."

"Don Chu, one of the country's foremost training and fitness experts, has put together a tremendously complete, easy-to-follow workbook. It has my unqualified endorsement."

"As a professional tennis player following Dr. Chu's program, I feel stronger and faster, and I am free of injuries that have normally inhibited my career. Correct exercise technique is vital to receiving all of the benefits from the program."

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