Your First Ten Minutes In Court

Warm up should feel simple, fast, and repeatable. These ten minutes set your rhythm and make the first set feel cleaner. We start with joints. We add dynamic movement. We finish with a first-ball drill so timing is already there before the first point.

Why these ten minutes matter

  • Warm muscle moves better and usually feels better.

  • Simple order reduces decision fatigue.

  • Footwork rhythm before points makes early games smoother.

The routine. Ten minutes flat

Minute 0–2: Joint prep

Neck nods and turns, shoulder rolls, wrist circles, gentle torso turns, hip circles, knee bends, ankle circles. Keep it light and continuous.

Minute 2–5: Dynamic legs

Walking lunges, A-skips up and back, carioca across the baseline, high knees to the service line and back. No static holds.

Minute 5–7: Upper body and trunk

Big arm circles forward and back, scap slides against your ribcage, five slow inchworms. If you prefer a pull-apart move, use a small towel as a light resistance alternative.

Minute 7–9: Tennis footwork rhythm

The routine. Ten minutes flatSplit-step on a metronome in your head. Side shuffles alley to alley, three micro sprints service line to baseline, recover with a clean split each time.

Minute 9–10: First-ball drill

Mini tennis from the service boxes. Cross-court forehands for 30 seconds, then backhands for 30 seconds, then mini rallies down the middle. Keep the ball low and easy.

Common mistakes to avoid

  • Skipping the first-ball drill and going straight to points.

  • Static stretching before you are warm.

  • Overcomplicating the sequence. Keep the same order every time.

Save this routine

  • Screenshot the ten-minute list and pin it in your photos.

  • Keep a towel in your bag to make the pull-apart move anywhere.

What to wear when it is hot or humid

  • Lightweight tee with breathability and a clean drape.

  • Shorts that move without bulk.

  • Sock change in the bag for set two.

Cool-down in two minutes

  • Slow walk one minute.

  • Gentle calf and hip flexor stretch one minute.


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