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Sports Club News - Issue 45, April 2009
MONASH SPORTSCENEGame, Set, Match to Tennis Safety
The information below is from the Smartplay website www.smavic.org
Developed in association with Tennis Victoria, the fact sheet encourages players, regardless of skill level, to prepare their bodies for play - to get the most from their game and most importantly avoid injury.
Smartplay recommends the following timely tips for tennis players to get prepared and minimise the risk of tennis injury:- Always warm up, stretch and cool down
- Maintain an adequate fitness level. Undertake specific conditioning and training exercises that simulate tennis (i.e. acceleration, deceleration, twisting, turning and stretching).
- Seek instruction from a qualified coach to develop correct skills and techniques.
- Avoid over-repetition of any one type of shot. Practise a range of strokes including groundstrokes, serves, return of serves, overhead smashes and volleys.
- Use a racquet suitable for your style of play and physical capabilities.
- Check and maintain the playing surface to ensure it is good condition and free of hazards. A tennis ground checklist can help.
- Seek professional advice on footwear.
- Be sunsmart to protect from heat injury. Wear sunprotective clothing, a hat, sunglasses and SPF 30+ sunscreen.
To download the Smartplay Preventing Tennis Injuries Fact Sheet visit www.smartplay.com.au
To become involved with tennis in your area please visit the City of Monash website Sport Club Listing or contact Recreation Services.
For more information Smartplay, funded by VicHealth and the Department of Planning and Community Development (Sport and Recreation Victoria), has resources available.
Visit www.smartplay.com.au phone 03 9674 8777 or email smartplay@vic.sma.org.au
Updated: 22 April 2009
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