Sports Research Review No. 129

Author:Tung-Wei Cheng ; Huei-Jhen Wen ; Chin-Li Lin
Period/Date/Page:No. 129 (2014 / 06 / 30) , P25 - 33
DOI:10.6162/SRR.2014.129.04
The Implementation of Core Muscles Training for Athletic Performance in Adolescent Tennis Player
Abstract:Nowadays, power tennis has changed the traditional bat movement, with more emphasis on ball speed and destructive power. Currently, professional game patterns tend to score mainly by shooting a ball back and forth with multiple reentry sprint, especially around large angle, which is more difficult for former type of serve-and-volley player to intercept. Enhancing muscular strength and endurance, reducing unforced errors, and thus improving the ratio of the winning goal might be the key to success. Based on specific needs of the sport, developing the core muscles and overall stability is an effective way to enhance athletic performance. Therefore, the main purpose of this paper was to describe the core muscles training through literature review. Progressive body-weight exercises are also illustrated with images. The goal is to provide reference information for coaches and athletes to improve tennis performance of young athletes in our society. (Full text)


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