Fitness Equipment - Speed Training
Speed also needs to be train in order for a tennis player to become quick on the court. The most important is the acceleration part, because in tennis, players do not have time to reach their maximum speed. It is then very important to work on the first steps in order to emphasize the acceleration phase and to become as quick as possible.
Bunjies cords are great tools to improve your first step quickness and acceleration. Different drills can be uses to work on the forward,sideways and backward speed.
Parachutes are another great tool that will help players to improve their overall speed. They are very easy to use and you can take them wherever you want. It is pretty efficient and parachutes workouts are usually pretty fun.
Sleds are awesome to do some resistance sprinting. They will help to improve your acceleration and maximum speed. Sleds are very efficient but you need some space to be able to use them. You can add light or heavy weights it is all depending of the player's level.
