Protocol · Sports Performance
Tennis Performance Enhancement Protocol
Caffeine and Creatine Monohydrate are the core of this stack, with 3 supporting supplements. Each row gives the amount the protocol lists and the grade our evidence database holds for that supplement in Tennis Performance Enhancement.
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The stack
5 supplements · none graded yet
| Grade | Supplement | Amount listed | Why it’s in the stack | Evidence on file | Shop |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary stackThe core of this protocol | |||||
| Caffeine | Amount listed: 3–6 mg/kg body weight 30–60 minutes before play | Enhances alertness, reaction time, and endurance during long matches | Not graded yet | ||
| Creatine Monohydrate | Amount listed: 3–5 g daily | Enhances power output for serves and explosive movements
| Not graded yet | ||
| Supporting stackListed as additions to the core | |||||
| Electrolytes | Amount listed: Sodium 500–1,000 mg/hour during extended play; potassium, magnesium as needed | Critical for hydration during long matches in heat | Not graded yet | ||
| Protein (Whey) | Amount listed: 1.4–1.8 g/kg/day total protein | Supports muscle recovery from training and competition | Not graded yet | ||
| Omega-3 Fatty Acids | Amount listed: 2–3 g EPA+DHA daily | Anti-inflammatory; supports joint health and recovery | Not graded yet | ||
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How this protocol works
In plain language
Tennis is an intermittent sport requiring power, agility, endurance, and mental focus. Matches can last from 1 to 5+ hours, demanding sustained performance.
KEY PERFORMANCE FACTORS:
- Explosive power (serves, shots)
- Agility and footwork
- Endurance (long matches)
- Mental focus and concentration
- Hand-eye coordination
- Recovery between points
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- Repeated sprints and directional changes
- Upper body power (serving, groundstrokes)
- Core stability
- Heat tolerance (outdoor matches)
- Flexibility and mobility
TRAINING PRIORITIES:
- Sport-specific drills
- Agility training
- Strength training (especially rotational)
- Endurance conditioning
- Flexibility work
- Mental training
NUTRITION FOR TENNIS:
- Pre-match: Carbohydrate-rich meal 2-4 hours before
- During: Fluids, electrolytes, carbs for matches >90 min
- Post-match: Protein + carbs for recovery
- Hydration: Critical, especially in heat
Caffeine* enhances alertness and endurance.
Hydration and electrolytes* are critical for long matches.
Training specificity* is most important.
Expected timeline: Caffeine works acutely. Creatine benefits within 2-4 weeks. Omega-3 benefits accumulate over weeks. Training adaptations require consistent work.