Tennis - Doubles Description
Doubles tennis is similar to singles tennis except that there is
a "team" of two people on each side of the net. Doubles tennis is a
fun way for individuals to exercise. Skill, quick reactions, foot speed
and muscular endurance are important requirements for doubles
tennis. It is important to warm-up and stretch properly before beginning
to play. Court positioning is an important part of doubles tennis.
To learn how to play doubles tennis, consult your local tennis
professional.
Tennis - Doubles Warnings
- People suffering from chronic shoulder, wrist, elbow, lower
back, hip/pelvic, ankle, knee or calf injuries should seek
medical clearance before playing doubles tennis.
Tennis - Doubles Risks
- Muscle strains of shoulder, groin, back or calf
- Lower back, knee or ankle sprain
- Elbow injuries: lateral ("tennis elbow") or medial epicondylitis
- Shoulder impingement from overuse or poor form
- Achilles tendinitis, ruptured Achilles tendon
- Dehydration from outdoor play in the heat
- Muscle cramping from dehydration
- Calluses from racquet handling
- Hand, finger or foot blisters
- Eye injury or facial bruising from ball impact
Tennis - Doubles Equipment required
- Amateur competition on local, national and international levels
- Professional competition on national and international levels
Equipment needed
- Racquet: available in variety of sizes, grips and
construction materials (see equipment section)
- Tennis balls: be sure ball still retains bounce
- Courts: indoor or outdoor; soft court, hard court, or grass
- Clothing: should be comfortable and allow freedom of
movement; if playing outdoors in hot weather, wear light colors
for heat reflection
- Protective eyewear (optional)
Tennis - Doubles Applicable substitutions
- Singles tennis
- Squash
- Paddleball
- Handball
- Racquetball
- Badminton
Tennis - Doubles Reference sources, organizations and publications
- United States Tennis Association (USTA): 707 Alexander
Rd., Princeton, NJ 08540, (609) 4522580
- U.S. Olympic Committee: 1750 East Boulder St.,
Colorado Springs, CO 80909, (719) 6325551
- National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA): 6201
College Blvd., Overland Park, KS 66211-2422, (913) 339-1906
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Mode
Cardiorespiratory: Interval
Fitness Benefits
- Cardiorespiratory 2
- Flexibility 1
- Muscular Strength 1
- Muscular Endurance 2
- Body Fat Recution 1
Fitness Requirements
- Cardiorespiratory 1
- Flexibility 2
- Muscular Strength 1
- Muscular Endurance 0
- Coordination/Skill 3
Muscle groups used
Primary muscles: quadriceps, hamstrings, gluteus
maximus, calves, chest, shoulders, forearms, obliques, lower back and
rotator cuff
Assistance muscles: biceps,
abdominals, triceps, serratus anterior, latissimus dorsi
and trapezius
Energy expenditure
Approximately 0.035 Calories per minute per pound of body weight
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