Fitness testing and players’ development: Are we going the right way?
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https://doi.org/10.52383/itfcoaching.v25i71.221Keywords:
physical testing, development, performanceAbstract
The aim of this study was to analyse existing testing procedures and to establish initial recommendations and guidelines based on a survey which compared and analysed the testing procedures applied in the world leading tennis nations.
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