Tennis, a popular sport in colleges and universities, is deeply loved by teachers and students. However, due to its high physical demands, technical difficulty, and other characteristics, it requires a high level of physical fitness. Compared to competitive tennis, although college tennis instruction may lack competitiveness and involve lower exercise intensity, it still necessitates regular physical training to enhance body coordination, balance, and agility. This can help students stay physically fit while avoiding injuries. This article explores the content of physical training in college tennis instruction, clarifies the important role of physical training, and summarizes a series of physical training pathways to provide reference support for physical training in college tennis instruction.