3 yoga moves to improve your game 🎾 Why do tennis players need yoga ? Tennis includes a lot of fast lunging, swinging and twisting on the court. Not to mention the demand for focus and a clear mind during matches. Usually there is a dominant side that gets more action, and the knees and ankles get their own share during lunges and sprints on the court. Unequal development of the body can eventually lead to muscular misalignment resulting in pain in the back, hips, and even in the legs and knees