Balance dynamics are related to age and levels of expertise. Application in young and adult tennis players.

ABSTRACT: In tennis, coaches consider balance fundamental for the acquisition of skilled motor performance. However, the potential relationship between balance and tennis expertise and performance has not been explored yet. Therefore, this study assessed the relationship between balance and tennis performance using linear and non-linear parameters through 1) the comparison of tennis players of different ages and levels of expertise, and 2) analyzing the relationship between balance and tennis serving speed and accuracy. One hundred and six recreational and expert male tennis players took part in the study (age range 10-35 years old). Temporal dynamics of postural control during a balance task on an unstable surface were analyzed through the mean velocity and the detrended fluctuation analysis (DFAV)

SUBMITTER: Caballero C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8049250 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature