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Written by John Debnam
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Monday, 07 August 2006 11:58 |
Often players aren't able to warm up until the first set has been lost. Let's review the proper process for warming up so you can start competing on the very first point.
There are three main objectives to the warm up:
1. Get your muscles warmed up to avoid injury.
2. Groove your strokes so you feel confident hitting your targets.
3. Discover opponent's weaknesses
The best way to accomplish all three objectives is to keep the ball in play- if the rallies are too short, your muscles will take a long time to warm up.
Pick a target about 5 feet inside the baseline and right in front of your opponent. Hit the ball consistently right TO your opponent and notice their level of consistency. That's all you have to do. Your opponent will naturally choose between forehand and backhand, which tells you which side, is stronger.
Once the match is ready to start, you've intimidated them with your consistency and gained valuable information about their strokes. Your muscles and your mind are ready to go.
Have fun on the court
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