Forward lunge and twist

Level: Intermediate                                  Muscle group: Legs, back, glutes, core            

                Start position                                        End position

Start in a standing position with the feet together. Lunge at an angle of about 45° ensuring that the leading foot is flat. Keeping the back straight and holding the lunge position slowly rotate clockwise and then anti-clockwise before returning the the standing position.  Keep the head up and facing forward, and the chest out. Practice this exercise on both sides. More advanced players can practice this exercise holding a tennis racket and simulating a stroke.

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