Physical & mental training for tennis players
Physical resilience. Mental strength. Built step by step, measured with the right indicators — on court and off court.
The effort is physical — and mental.
When we talk about effort, we immediately think of the physical aspect. It is true that this is crucial. It is developed step by step, by measuring the right indicators in a player. Tennis is characterised by repeated, intense, sudden movements that can last for several hours. We use one of the most relevant and sophisticated tests for tennis players: the 30-15 IFT test.
The mental effort is also colossal, particularly as tennis is an individual sport, with little opportunity for coaching during a match. Mental strength is developed on court through the quality of decision-making under pressure, the ability to concentrate and attitude — but also off court with a specialist in this discipline.
The 30-15 IFT test.
- Intermittent speed
- Aerobic capacity (VO₂max)
- Cardiovascular recovery capacity
- Efficiency of change of direction
If you use Luc Léger’s VMA to do interval training (30/30) on the pitch, your sessions will either be too easy or irrelevant. The VIFT obtained from the 30-15 test is generally 2 to 3 km/h higher than the standard VMA because it takes into account the player’s ability to sprint and recover. It is this speed that enables the fitness coach to design ultra-precise, personalised interval sessions tailored to tennis.
To conclude, we obtain three key metrics: tennis endurance, tennis speed and tennis recovery.
Example of a mental warm-up exercise for a player ranked in the ITF Junior Top 500.
Decisions under pressure.
- Decision-making under pressure
- Focus — reset and refocus
- Reactivity
An international network.
A specialist when needed
We can provide a mental preparation specialist based on the player’s needs, or work with the player’s current mental preparation coach.
Six European countries
We also provide access to gyms in six different European countries for training, including during tournaments, to make the most of the time available.