Functional Training Exercises For Tennis

Explore the functional training progressions in Chapter 6 of Advanced Concepts of Strength & Conditioning for Tennis. Each linked page includes a demonstration video and technique guidance. Written variations may use support positions or movement sequences that the base video does not show; read the demonstration notes before choosing a progression.

Push-Up Limb-Raise Progression

1. 6.94 Push-Up to Single Limb Raise (I)
2. 6.95 Push-Up to Contralateral Limb Raise (II)
3. 6.96 Push-Up to CL Limb Raise to Flexion (III)
4. 6.97 Push-Up to Ipsil. Arm & Leg Ceiling Raise (IV)

Physio Ball Leg Curl Progression

1. 6.98 Physio Ball Leg Curl (I)

Physio Ball Supine Press Progression

1. 6.103 Physio Ball Supine DB Press (I)

Medicine Ball Reach And Prone Support

• Prone Abductor Lateral KicksBook Reference: 6.119
• Medicine Ball Sagittal ReachBook References: 6.120–6.121 · Video: 6.120

Physio Ball Trunk And Roll-Out Exercises

1. 6.114 Physio Ball Roll-Out

Additional Ball-Supported Exercises

1. Physio Ball Leg Curl (II): Shoulder Flexion | Exercise 6.99 — video, setup and coaching cues
2. Physio Ball Leg Curl (III): Single Leg | Exercise 6.100 — video, setup and coaching cues
3. Physio Ball Push-Up To Single Limb Raise (I) | Exercise 6.107 — video, setup and coaching cues
4. Physio Ball Trunk Rotation (III) | Exercise 6.112 — video, setup and coaching cues
5. Assisted Seated Physio Ball Hip Flexion To Extension For Tennis | Exercise 6.90 — video, setup and coaching cues
6. Assisted Physio Ball Supine Bridging For Tennis | Exercise 6.73 — video, setup and coaching cues
7. 4-Point Prone Physio Ball Alternating Contra-Lateral Limb Raise For Tennis | Exercise 6.82 — video, setup and coaching cues
8. Assisted Prone Physio Ball Trunk Extension For Tennis | Exercise 6.84 — video, setup and coaching cues

Choose the task from the athlete’s support control, pressing strength and available range. Establish the base version before changing the number of supports or adding limb movement. Read each demonstration note: a published family can include written variations that the base video does not show. For broader training, see the exercise library and workouts.