Adaptive and reactive skills involved in the return of serve in tennis

Some years ago, Nick Saviano notified qualitative observations. In this study we have made a chronometric analysis of the split-step and the response times of experienced returners to prove qualitative observations in a quantitative way. The research included the relationship between the different p...

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Authors: Avilés Villarroel, Carlos Alberto, Ruiz-Pérez, Luis, Sanz, David, Navia, Jose
Format: article
Publication Date:2014
Country:España
Institution:Universidad Complutense de Madrid (UCM)
Repository:Docta Complutense
Language:English
OAI Identifier:oai:docta.ucm.es:20.500.14352/99479
Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14352/99479
Access Level:Open access
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Split-step
Taking off
Adjustments before landing
Reaction
Aprendizaje
Educación física y deportiva
6106.09 Procesos de Percepción
5899 Otras Especialidades Pedagógicas
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Summary:Some years ago, Nick Saviano notified qualitative observations. In this study we have made a chronometric analysis of the split-step and the response times of experienced returners to prove qualitative observations in a quantitative way. The research included the relationship between the different phases of the split-step and the reaction of the players. A 250 fps. high speed camera was used. The results partially confirm landing with the opposite foot. The ability to adapt the landing of the feet in a functional way was implemented by three of the five participants. It was also proved that those players who were faster to land, were also faster to react. There was also a relationship between the national qualification of the participants and the ability to react, since the best male player (M1) and the best female player (F1) had shorter response times.