Simply top-notch in every respect – that's the best way to describe the Verdura Resort a Rocco Forte Hotel in southern Sicily. This 5-star resort welcomes you to its 230-hectare grounds, boasting impressive architecture and breathtaking sea views. Six clay courts , two padel courts, and a pickleball court will delight all racket sports enthusiasts. An exclusive tennis holiday in Sicily awaits you!
A top-class tennis holiday where you feel right at home? That's possible at the traditional Stanglwirt tennis hotel in Tyrol. With 8 clay courts and 5 indoor courts , plus tennis training at the world-famous Peter Burwash International Tennis Academy, TennisTravellerwill feelcompletely at ease here all year round!
You can play tennis year-round at Elite Tennis Academy Spain in Castelldefels, near Barcelona. From ambitious young players to adult recreational players, everyone receives highly professional and personalized coaching from owner Enrique Guldberg and his team. Excellent training facilities and a variety of excursions perfectly complement your tennis holiday near the Spanish metropolis of Barcelona.
Experience a divine tennis holiday at the stunningly located Aphrodite Hills Resort. A fantastic tennis facility with its own tennis academy, right next to the golf course, and a wide range of other sports on offer. An exclusive year-round tennis holiday destination just for you!
The Lyttos Beach Resort in northern Crete, not far from Heraklion, offers perfect conditions for a tennis holiday in Crete with its large Lyttos Tennis Academy featuring 12 clay courts and six hard courts , especially for teams and families!
The beautiful campus of the Emilio Sánchez Academy is located just 20 minutes from Barcelona city center and 5 minutes from the airport. Tennis camps for kids, teens, adults, and families are offered year-round 27 tennis courts . There are camps for all ages and skill levels, from hobby players to pros – you've come to the right place! VAMOSTennisTraveller!
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Speed drills for tennis players - become Speedy Gonzales
Fast feet – often a key to success on the tennis court. Some are naturally quicker than others. But regardless, speed, like anything else, can be trained and improved. For us tennis players, those first steps are crucial – they should be small and quick. To get your legs moving, we'll introduce you to five exercises that specifically target those first steps. Forward, backward, and sideways – that's what we need! Become Speedy Gonzales on the tennis court!
Sprint drills for faster legs in tennis
Nathan Martin from Tennisfitness.com demonstrates a small selection of useful exercises for us tennis players in this video – or rather, his wife Giselle does, as Nathan is "just" explaining. More great exercises are included in the online programs listed below. These are always holistically combined with other exercises from the areas of strength, agility, and mobility. This is how fitness training for us tennis players makes sense and is highly effective!
If you're in good shape, you can definitely complete the circuit with the specified repetitions for each exercise and a total of 2-3 sets. If you're not quite that fit yet, it's best to start with 6 repetitions and 1-2 sets. Very important, regardless of your fitness level: warm up properly beforehand and stretch afterward!
1.Jump & Backward Sprint: Two markers 10 meters apart. At the first marker, perform a classic "straight jump," swinging both arms. After landing on both feet, sprint backward to the second marker. Then, walk comfortably back to the first marker and repeat the entire sequence 10 times.
2.Sidejump & Forward Sprint: Place your marker as in exercise 1. Stand approximately 1-1.5 meters to the side of the first marker. Perform a lateral jump (one-legged) to the cone and then sprint to the second marker. Return to the first marker and repeat 10 times. Important: always alternate legs during the lateral jump, jumping to the marker first from the left, then from the left.
3Sidesteps & Sprint : Set up three markers 4 meters apart. Start at marker 1 and perform quick, low sidesteps to the second marker, then sprint to the third marker. From there, sidestep back to the center, then sprint to the outer marker. Repeat 10 times. Important: Pay attention to the "crossover step" when you sidestep back to the center from the outer marker!
4forward-backward sprints: 2 markers, 4 meters apart. Sprint forward from one marker to the other. From there, sprint backward back. Alternate your foot when starting. 10 repetitions.
5.8-meter forward sprint: 2 markers, 8 meters apart. Sprint forward from the first to the second marker. Quickly turn around there and sprint forward again to the first marker.
Don't just talk about fitness - DO IT!
Here we would like to recommend four different online programs that can help you improve your fitness holistically :
6-week program for all ages and skill levels
Who is it for?For ALL tennis players, regardless of age or skill level, who want to improve their movement on the court and become faster and more agile. What do you have to do? 30-40 minute workouts, 2-3 times per week with different focuses. Cost : US $49.95
Who is it for?For young tennis players (8-18 years old), covering strength, speed, mobility, footwork, and endurance. What do you have to do? 15-40 minute workouts, 2-4 times per week with different focuses. Cost : US $89.99
6-12 week versatility program for tennis players aged 40 and over
Who is it for?Tennis players aged 40 and over, regardless of skill level. It covers strength, speed, mobility, reaction time, balance, and endurance. What do you have to do? 15-40 minute workouts, 2-4 times per week with different focuses. Cost : US $79.95
6-12 week program for all age groups for more flexibility, mobility and balance
Who is it for?For ALL tennis players regardless of age and skill level. Great exercises for improved shoulder mobility, balance, rotation, and strength. What do you have to do? 15-40 minute workouts, 2-4 times per week with different focuses. Cost : US $29.99
All programs come with a money-back guarantee within the first seven days . Just in case you don't like the program – but honestly, we don't think that will be the case!
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After the tennis match, a dip in the sea – THAT's what a holiday is all about! We have a selection of beautiful tennis hotels around the Mediterranean and far beyond, offering tennis and the sea right outside your door.
Do you not only want to reach new heights on the tennis court, but also climb a mountain peak or two? Or simply enjoy the magnificent mountain panorama? We have the perfect tennis & mountains hotel for you!
Are you looking for a holiday for the whole tennis family? A holiday destination where your kids and teens are well looked after? We have great tennis & family hotels for you.
Get active on the tennis court and then head to the wellness area. Relax and be pampered – you're guaranteed to find that in our tennis and wellness hotels!
Do you want your tennis ball to "fly" on vacation, and your golf ball too? A fantastic combination! Find your dream hotel where both are perfectly possible.
Looking for some serious action on the court? Then you should try the trendy sport of padel! It's great that many of our tennis hotels have padel courts. This way you can play both sports during your holiday – a perfect racket sport doubles match!
Are you one of those versatile sports enthusiasts, one of those all-rounders who don't "just" want to play tennis on vacation? Then take a look at our hotel suggestions.
Is fine dining an essential part of your perfect tennis holiday? For all gourmets and lovers of good food, we have a great selection of tennis and culinary hotels.
Game, set, and off to the city! The city's vibrant atmosphere invites you to stroll, shop, and sightsee. Tennis combined with a city break – a cool idea, right?
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