The relationship of some physical abilities to the performance of the forehand and backhand strokes in junior tennis (14-12)
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This study aims to reveal the nature of the relationship between a number of physical and technical abilities and the performance of the forehand and backhand groundstrokes in tennis among juniors (12–14 years old). The importance of the study stems from its attempt to identify the physical and motor characteristics that contribute effectively to improving the skill performance of these two strokes, allowing its results to be used in developing training programs for junior players at the Al-Jadriya Tennis Academy.
A descriptive approach using correlational relationships was used because it was appropriate for the nature of the problem. The sample included 14 players out of 24 representing the original research population.
A number of physical and skill tests were selected with the help of experts, applied to the players, and then statistically analyzed.
The results showed a significant correlation between some physical and motor abilities, such as the speed-specific strength of the arms, transitional speed,
and explosive arm strength, and the accuracy of the forehand and backhand strokes, while no statistically significant relationship was found between speed strength in the legs and skill accuracy.
1- There is a significant correlation between physical and motor abilities (speed strength of the arms, transitional speed, explosive strength of the arms) and the accuracy of the front and back groundstrokes in tennis.
2- There is a non-significant correlation between the speed strength of the legs and the accuracy of the forehand and backhand groundstrokes in tennis.
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