Tree Pose
The Tree Pose is excellent for tennis players, as it helps develop balance while opening and stretching the hips. To do this:
- stand with all of your weight on one leg, and lift your other foot up to rest on your inner thigh (or if you need, a little lower on your shin.)
- bring your palms together in front of your chest, and slowly raise your arms above your head, keeping your palms together. (If this is too uncomfortable for your shoulders, you can raise them shoulder width apart or wider.)
Hold this pose for 5 – 10 slow breaths, slowly bring down your arms and leg and go back the original position, and repeat on the other leg. Do this several times on each leg.