Jump Rope Exercises For Tennis

Our simple beginner jump rope workout is built around two 5 minute blocks.

Jump rope exercises for tennis.

Flexibility press up into plank with your arms extended kick one leg up in the air behind you and sweep it between your hands internally rotate your hip so that your outer thigh is on the ground between your hands. Then to your right. Get into a rhythm. Try a workout switching back and forth between the ropes like a dropset.

In the first block you ll be working through a 5 minute interval of 30 seconds of jumping and 30 seconds of rest with your lb rope. 50 side to side. Swing the rope backward for each jump. If you don t own a jump rope.

This is the number one tool that i believe will help a player with their footwork on the court. Swedish tennis coach peter rejmer shows a jumping rope skipping. Jump a few inches to your left as you swing the rope. Pace yourself and take breaks when needed.

Running in place jumping on one leg toe heal touch kick forward or back crossing your arms traveling sideways multiple unders the rope travels multiple times under your feet in one jump. Skipping for tennis players as warm up and workout to improve speed quickness and agility. I suggest you get one. 50 forward and back.

In the second block you ll be working through 5 minutes of 40 seconds of jumping and 20 seconds of rest with your 1 4 lb rope. This basic jump rope has a comfortable grip quick rope swing and holds up against. Jumping rope is a high impact workout that really stresses your back hips knees ankles and feet. So avoid jumping rope if you have arthritis or pain in these areas.