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Shadow swings

CourtDrillDifficulty ★CourtHome / bodyweightTennisTechnique
5 MET
≈ 63 kcal per 10 min at 75 kg

How to do it

  1. Racket in hand, alternate forehand and backhand swings with full footwork and recovery step.
  2. Add serves in the last set.

Coaching cues

  • Load the hip
  • Finish the follow-through

Common mistakes

  • Arm-only swings

Muscles worked

front view of the muscular system
front
back view of the muscular system
back
  • Obliques
  • Shoulders
  • Core
  • Glutes
  • Heart & lungs

Primary: Obliques, Shoulders · Secondary: Core, Glutes, Heart & lungs

Equipment

None