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For all of my tennis parents out there. Make sure you are building well rounded athlete vs solely doing tennis lessons. Make sure your kid can squat, lunge, plank correctly to ensure they have a solid foundation to be able to allow the impact tennis creates on your body!

𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗲𝗻𝗻𝗶𝘀 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘆𝗲𝗿𝘀

Youth strength training should prioritize movement quality, coordination, and progressive overload. This resource explains how to build strength safely in developing athletes without increasing injury risk.

If you coach juniors, this is essential guidance for long-term performance development.

𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗹𝗲:
https://www.playerdevelopment.usta.com/Improve-Your-Game/Sport-Science/114701_Strength__Conditioning_Strength_Training_for_Young_Tennis_Players_Part_I/

Just some evidence suggesting what a great idea adding some strength training to your routine will make you a better tennis player!

𝗧𝗲𝗻𝗻𝗶𝘀 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗥𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄

A systematic breakdown of how strength training impacts competitive tennis players.
Strong evidence supports 2–3 weekly strength sessions.

𝗕𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵, 𝗽𝗹𝘆𝗼𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸.

The review highlights improved load tolerance — crucial for surviving tournament clusters without performance drop-off.

𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗹𝗲:
https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/23080477.2023.2220914

All my tennis friends wanting to get stronger this off season! Please come check out these group fitness classes that will get you ready for the court this spring season. Have any questions? Send me a DM!

As I see more kids come through my office, I totally believe this statement. Kids do not need to be playing the same sport all year round. Let's make sure our kids are becoming well rounded athletes vs specializing in 1 sport at a young age.

𝗢𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 & 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗲𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: 𝗔 𝗕𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗱 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗲𝗻𝗻𝗶𝘀 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘆𝗲𝗿𝘀

The USTA’s “Training and Competition” guide offers a framework that reminds us: development in youth tennis should be smart, progressive, and athlete-centered — not rushed or rigid.

𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗲:

▪️𝗣𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗼𝗱𝗶𝘇𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀: Training should cycle between intensity, rest, and variety to avoid overload.

▪️𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗲𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝘀 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝘆 𝗮𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 — frequent low-stakes matches can teach resilience.

▪️𝗔𝗴𝗲-𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗹𝗼𝗮𝗱𝘀: Volume, intensity, and frequency of training must align with physical maturity.

▪️𝗖𝗿𝗼𝘀𝘀-𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 & 𝗼𝗳𝗳-𝘀𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻: Diversification supports athleticism and reduces injury risk.

▪️𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 & 𝗮𝗱𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁: Coaches and players should track fatigue, wellness, and adapt plans accordingly.

Dive deeper into USTA’s full “Training & Competition” guide: igit.me/WvNlt

Man have I missed being on a tennis court!

Many practitioners do not realize the pure joy most tennis players get with this sport. So when a doctor tells you to simply stop playing tennis for 6+ weeks, how much this can impact your life. Not only do we miss the endorphins we get from that winning down the line shot, but we also miss our social circle. We miss getting to see the people that we only see on the court. That is why I am so passionate about treating my fellow tennis players so you can keep playing the sport you LOVE.

I have been unable to play tennis for the past 6 weeks due to gallbladder complications and overall health. To say that I missed tennis would be an understatement. The tennis court is my home. It is the one place I can go that I don't worry about the other stressor in my life. It is the one place I feel the most confident about my skills with my racquet. It is also the one place I feel the most comfortable, because I know tennis people are my type of people. Today I was able to return to the court and play my first match back. I was so thankful that my body was able to meet the demands of tennis and I played better than expected. What was even better was seeing all of my tennis friends, knowing they were such as happy to have me back as I was to be there. I really don't think there is a better community than the Tulsa tennis community.

I hope this resonates with many of you. Next time you aren't having a great tennis day just know that any day spent on a tennis court is better than a day that you can't play tennis.

We have to be honest: we have a love-hate relationship with beginner tennis drills

They are a great way to meet other tennis players with your skill level and offer a lower price point for tennis coaching, but are you putting too much pressure on yourself to hit the perfect shot to keep the rally going?

Here is what we love about it:
👉 make new tennis friends
👉 practice match play
👉 learn tips from the tennis coaches

But on the other hand, it’s also really easy to put way too much pressure on yourself. You want to keep the rally going and can find yourself tightening your grip and arming the ball over vs practice your full ground strokes. We try to mix it up and take private lessons, hit with a friend for fun, or even rent a ball machine so we can swing freely and enjoy the game of tennis without all the pressure.

What do you think?

Do you feel weak in your serving shoulder, are you afraid of a calf strain with the next drop shot, or are you feeling your tennis elbow coming back?

If you answered yes to any of these, then yea you need some Tennis Physical Therapy in your life.

At Rally, we will reduce your pain but at the end of the day we also need to train you to get stronger overall to not only reduce your symptoms but make sure they stay gone.

Dry needling, shockwave, steroid injections, massage, and stretching will all help with your symptoms but research shows if we don’t do anything to load your muscles/tendons then the cycle of pain will continue.

Train with the experts to KNOW you are preparing your body for success this tennis season!

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✔️ Don’t play tennis to stay in shape, but be in shape to play your best tennis with our fun group tennis fitness classes this fall/winter.

✔️ Sign up for our wellness membership when you come in 1x per month to be treated like a tennis pro. This appointment is 1 hour long and dedicated to alleviating your aches and pains for good.

✔️ Enjoy all the amenities of the Recovery Zone when working with Rally PT. Are you interested in red light therapy, sauna, or the newest compression technology? You can try it all out and more for the best recovery.

Reach out to work with us today!
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Here are the top 3 shoes recommended for Achilles discomfort.

Ascis Court FF3
Nike Air Zoom GP Turbo
Adidas Sole Court Boost

Have any questions? Ask below! 👇

We love answering your tennis equipment questions!

I love the Road To Pro socks because of the grips at the bottom ( no more slamming your toe into your shoe), compression in the arch and Achilles (helps reduce risk for plantar fascitis), and the moisture wicking capability.

It is also known now to be the official sock for the ATP tour. If it is good enough for the pros then it is good enough for me!

What other questions do you have?! Drop them in the comments 👇

💔🎾❤️ USTA = The Ultimate Love–Hate Relationship

“USTA leagues give you:
✔️ The best competition of your week
✔️ Team camaraderie that feels like family
✔️ Memories you’ll never forget
…AND the biggest headaches:
❌ NTRP rating drama
❌ Lineup stress
❌ Rule sticklers 🤦‍♂️
But let’s be honest—you’ll be back next season anyway 😉
👉 At Rally PT, we get it. League play keeps you motivated—but also pushes your body to its limits. That’s why staying healthy off the court matters just as much as the wins on the court.
Stay strong. Stay playing. Stay sane. 😂