Effects of lower limb position on ball speed in tennis ground strokes

Authors

  • Vitor Cabral

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.52383/itfcoaching.v25i71.225

Keywords:

Groundstrokes, ball speed, lower limbs

Abstract

According to Schoenborn (2002) groundstrokes are 62% of all tennis strokes in competition. The forehand is considered the main “weapon” in modern tennis, along with the serve, and 74% of top 100 male players use a two handed backhand. This percentage rises to 92% in women. The forehand drive is of great importance in the male professional tennis and it is considered the most important stroke after the serve (Reid, Elliot, & Crespo, 2013).

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Published

2017-04-30

How to Cite

Cabral, V. (2017). Effects of lower limb position on ball speed in tennis ground strokes. ITF Coaching & Sport Science Review, 25(71), 26–28. https://doi.org/10.52383/itfcoaching.v25i71.225

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