Variability and specificity training programs: Differences in backhand stroke of amateur tennis players (Programas de entrenamiento en variabilidad y especificidad: Diferencias en el golpe de revés de tenistas amateurs)
Abstract:
The objective of the present work was to analyze the effect of two training programs based on variability and specificity, on the accuracy of the backhand stroke in tennis. Thirteen amateur tennis players participated in the study, who were distributed into three practice conditions: i) variability (n=4), ii) specificity (n=5), and iii) habitual practice (n=4). The players completed a total of 12 training sessions divided into 2 sessions per week lasting 90 minutes each. Each of the players and practice… Show more
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