Proposal of a specific test in tennis: Test of shot speed and precision
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https://doi.org/10.52383/itfcoaching.v28i82.21Keywords:
tennis, performance, speed, precisionAbstract
Tennis is a sport in which various variables related to performance influence the final result of a match. The speed and precision of the shots are among the most decisive of them. The objective of this study was to develop a test to assess the performance in terms of the speed and the precision of the forehand, backhand and serve of tennis players. The sample consisted of 4 amateur players. The analysis of the data obtained in the test provides the coach with information about the level of performance of the players and their progression.
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