A Tennis Player’s Unintentional Breakthrough: How Feldenkrais Can Transform Athletic Performance

Walking through London earlier today, passing a group of people carrying tennis rackets, I caught myself thinking about the outcome of the very first session I had with a client a while back, and how I unintentionally might have put him on route to a new career.

As my first client of the day was leaving, he paused in the doorway and recalled the breakthrough in his tennis game after our first session a few days prior. After just one Feldenkrais session his serve speed had increased by as much as 20 km/h!

While surprising to him, this kind of result isn’t unusual. Many athletes - from casual enthusiasts to world-class professionals - experience rapid improvements after incorporating Feldenkrais into their training.

Why Feldenkrais Works for Athletes

The Feldenkrais Method is not just about relaxation or posture - it’s a science-based approach to improving movement efficiency, body awareness, and coordination. By learning to sense and refine subtle patterns of movement, athletes can unlock hidden potential in their performance.

Professional athletes across the globe rely on Feldenkrais to:

• Enhance sports performance by refining technical skills such as a tennis serve, golf swing, or running stride.

• Increase flexibility and mobility: Decisive skills for sports that demand quick changes in direction and range of motion.

• Prevent injuries by reducing strain and teaching the body more efficient ways to move.

• Recover faster: Athletes often use Feldenkrais during rehabilitation to speed up healing and avoid recurring issues.

• Improve focus and mental resilience: The mindful nature of Feldenkrais sessions can enhance concentration and reduce performance anxiety.

  
  

From Olympic swimmers to top-tier footballers, Feldenkrais has quietly become a secret weapon in the training regimens of elite athletes.

A Secret Edge in Tennis Training

For tennis players in particular, the benefits can be dramatic. Serving, volleying, and returning rely on whole-body coordination, not just strength. With Feldenkrais, players often find:

• A smoother, more powerful serve

• Better agility on the court

• Reduced shoulder and lower back strain

• More consistent stamina across long matches

  
  

That 20 km/h increase in serve speed isn’t magic - it’s the natural outcome of reducing unnecessary muscular tension and teaching the body to move with greater efficiency.

Should You Give It A Go?

If you’re an athlete - whether you’re competing at a professional level or simply aiming to improve your weekend game - Feldenkrais can help you perform at your best, avoid injuries, and even enjoy your sport more fully.

The method has been described as “the best-kept secret in sports performance”. But for those who experience its effects, the results are anything but secret.

Are you ready to discover what your body is truly capable of?

Book a Feldenkrais session today and experience how it can transform your performance - on the tennis court, in the gym, or in everyday life.