Analysis of serve and first shot sequences in U-12 and U-14 tennis players
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https://doi.org/10.52383/itfcoaching.v33i92.567Keywords:
notational analysis, junior tennis, stroke sequences, sports performanceAbstract
Stroke sequence analysis in junior tennis helps identify patterns of play and could help improve the performance of players in formative stages. The purpose of the study was to analyze the sequences of serve and third shot (serve +1) in elite youth tennis, in the men's U-12 and U-14 categories. The direction of the serve, the position of the players when executing the third stroke and the direction in which they send the ball were evaluated. It was found that U-12 players have less effectiveness in second serves. The location of the shots varies depending on the category and the situation of the game. The importance of training service sequences and first shots to improve performance in junior tennis is highlighted.
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