Physical Conditioning Flashcards
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Which energy system is predominantly used during a typical tennis rally lasting 6–10 seconds?
Answer: ATP-PCr (phosphocreatine) system
Short, explosive rallies rely primarily on the ATP-PCr system for immediate energy.
What is the recommended work-to-rest ratio coaches should train players to tolerate in competitive tennis?
Answer: 1:3
Tennis has an approximate 1:3 work-to-rest ratio, meaning players rest roughly three times longer than they play.
Which type of muscle fiber is most important for the explosive movements in tennis?
Answer: Type IIx (fast-twitch glycolytic)
Type IIx fast-twitch fibers produce the highest force and speed needed for explosive tennis movements.
When designing a periodized plan for a junior tennis player, which training phase focuses on building a broad aerobic base?
Answer: General preparation phase
The general preparation phase emphasizes building a broad aerobic foundation before sport-specific conditioning.
A tennis coach notices a player fatigues during the third set and errors increase. Which fitness component is most likely deficient?
Answer: Aerobic endurance
Declining performance in later sets is a classic sign of insufficient aerobic endurance capacity.
According to ITF principles, what is the primary purpose of a cool-down after intense training?
Answer: Restore heart rate and remove metabolic by-products
Cool-down helps gradually lower heart rate and flush lactic acid and other metabolic waste from muscles.
Which assessment is most appropriate for measuring a tennis player's maximal aerobic capacity?
Answer: Yo-Yo Intermittent Recovery Test
The Yo-Yo Intermittent Recovery Test closely mimics tennis's intermittent demands and estimates VO2max.