Relationship Between Motor Variability, Accuracy, and Ball Speed in the Tennis Serve

Antúnez, Ruperto Menayo; Moreno, Francisco J. Magraner; Fuentes-García, Juan Pedro; Vaíllo, Raúl Reina; Arroyo, Jesús Sebastián Damas

doi:10.2478/v10078-012-0043-3

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“…This theoretical approach has been accepted by many researchers that have studied tennis movements, to bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and the practice involved in training and during a match [6,7]. Girard et al [8] analyzed the kinematic of first tennis serve, while constraining the knee flexion angle, while Menayo et al [9] changed the type and size of the tennis racket and ball to assess the same movement. Nevertheless, although task constraints are usually easy to manipulate by coaches and researchers, the manipulation of environmental constraints is still a challenge [4].…”

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Effects of an Extrinsic Constraint on the Tennis Serve

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International Journal of Sports Science & Coaching

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This study analysed the extrinsic constraint of induced aerodynamic flow (IAF) on the first serve by expert tennis players with temporal organization of the movement, as well as the velocity and amplitude of the racket motion analyzed. Twelve expert right-handed tennis players voluntarily participated in this study. Each player performed 20 trials without IAF and another 20 trials for each different speed configuration of induced cross-wind: 2.4 m/s; 4.3 m/s; 5.8 m/s; and random speed. The coefficient of variation, r-pearson test and the inferential test one-way ANOVA were used to compare movement data. The results suggest spatio-temporal adjustments depending on the wind speed. Moreover, statistical differences were identified on both the temporal organization of the serve and on the racket's motion amplitude and velocity. The intra- and inter-individual variability of the motor behavior shows the uniqueness of the serve movement of each player.

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Effects of an Extrinsic Constraint on the Tennis Serve

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International Journal of Sports Science & Coaching

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“…as found in a study onanalysis of the volleyball "set shot found a pushing pattern, with players put their arms behind the ball to "push" in the direction of the ball trajectory, causing the ball to follow a more vertical arc, which was associated with greater accuracy" (Portus, 2011) (Tant, 1993)This shows that the skills, whose performance is throwing or pushing, are more aaccurate, compared to the beating skills (touch only),In the closed skills, greater mastery of performance Such as (tennis, table tennis, badminton, etc. ), (Antunez, 2012).…”

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The skill of spike is accurate as the jump is faster, higher, and more convenient. This result cannot be obtained unless the player adjusts the starting steps and preparing to jump. The kinetic momentum that the player receives as a result of the starting steps (moves) is equal to the kinetic impulse of the player according to the law kinetic momentum. As we see during the game. Part of the player perform the skill of spike with one step than jump and there are some players perform the spike with two or three steps depending on the distance and the height of the ball. The aim of the research is to compare between the first step, second and third steps of the Approach stage in some biomechanical variables in the performance of the skill of spike, Ten players representing the university's volleyball team were selected, The researcher used the coefficient of variation of the physical variables range between(6.2-8.8%), The analysis was performed by means of a special device (jump mat) number (2) with dimensions(50 x 110 cm)The device measures the kinetic variables during the performance directly by connecting the device with the computer using a cable. The researcher reached several conclusions: The speed of the player during the last touch of the ground and jump produces a large explosive force and finally the distance of the jump is bigger. And the sports which are performed by beatings are less accurate compared to the ones performed with throwing.

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“…In recent years, studies conducted on tennis players have shown that muscular strength has a significant effect on the effectiveness of service together with various rotational variables of the upper-extremity joints. When the close relation of muscular strength with body structure is considered, the importance of anthropometric and somatotype features in tennis becomes to the forefront (Antunez et al, 2012).…”

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Examining the Relation Between the Physical Features of 10–12 Year-Old Male Tennis Players and the Speeds of the Service Strikes

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2020

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The purpose of the present study was to examine the relation between the physical characteristics of male tennis players who were aged 10–12 and their service strike speeds. A total of 13 licensed male tennis players (mean age 10.1±0.1 years, mean height 1.46±.06 m, mean body weight 38.7±1.8 kg, mean sporting age 4.7±0.3 years) who played at Middle East Technical University Tennis Club participated in the study. The demographic, anthropometric, (width, length, circumference, and subcutaneous fat) and ball speed measurements of the tennis players were taken and recorded. The data were analyzed by using the “Descriptive Statistics” and “Pearson Correlation” in the Statistical Package Program. When length measurements were examined, it was determined that although there was a positive relation between ball speeds and hand length (p<0.05); a negative relation was detected between the other measurements (p>0.05). When the width measurements were evaluated, it was determined that although there was a positive relation between ball speeds and chest, elbow and wrist widths (p<0.05); a negative relation was detected between the other measurements (p>0.05). In terms of the circumferences, although a positive relation was detected between ball speeds and arm contraction, chest, chest inspiration, and chest expiration circumference (p<0.05); a negative relation was detected between the other circumference measurements (p>0.05). When subcutaneous fat measurements were examined, it was determined that there was a negative relation between ball speeds (p>0.05). As a result, when previous studies and literature were examined, it was determined that many studies emphasized that the factors that affect the service speed of young tennis players have a positive relationship with age. It is obvious that the strength features, and depending on this, anthropometric properties improve with age. It is considered that special force and technical training drills, regardless of the age category, may affect the speed and accuracy of the service strike in tennis. Our study offers a different perspective to coaches on this subject.

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Relationship Between Motor Variability, Accuracy, and Ball Speed in the Tennis Serve

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Effects of an Extrinsic Constraint on the Tennis Serve

Effects of an Extrinsic Constraint on the Tennis Serve

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