Physical Education

Unit - 3

3.2.10.4.And for racket sports
Performers of racket sports can use pressure sessions to great effect (we described a squash session in detail in our special Training to Win issue last August). A series of different strokes from different positions can be used, before changing quickly to a different drill. In between these, physical work such as shuttles on the court or circuit-training exercises can be included. Jumping exercises are particularly good, as they promote the explosive leg strength required in a match and are sufficient to induce the fatigue required. Other exercises for the back and abdominals are also good as these muscles of posture are often neglected in general conditioning programmes.