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It's All in the Hands

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Every athlete has a different way of training for their particular sport or position.

For Falcons first-round pick Julio Jones, his training of choice involves tennis balls.

NFL.com caught up with Jones prior to the Draft to see just how he keeps his hands in top shape. While some receivers might catch pass after pass from a quarterback, Jones uses a simpler technique to change things up. He'll practice catching tennis balls, several at a time, to improve his catching ability as well as his hand-eye coordination.

Watch the video below to see just how Jones utilizes tennis equipment to stay on top of his game.

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