FITNESS TESTING FOR TENNIS - VHS by: USTA

This video shows tennis instructors and coaches how to administer the United States Tennis Association (USTA) fitness testing protocol for junior tennis players ages 8 to 18. Designed under the direction of the USTA Sport Science Committee for Player Development, this battery of tests helps you identify your players` baseline fitness levels. Based on these test results, you will be able to: • help your players train more efficiently, • prevent injuries, and • develop a strength program that improves your players` competitive game. Narrated by Dr. Jack Groppel, Fitness Testing for Tennis begins with a cardiovascular test and warm-up routine to ensure safety and prevent player injuries during testing. Next, viewers learn step-by-step how to perform these five tests in the tennis protocol: • Flexibility • Strength and power • Body composition • Speed and agility • Aerobic capacity Plus, the video lists all of the equipment needed for each test and shows how to properly record the test results. Fitness Testing for Tennis helps your players discover their optimum potential and raise their level of play!