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This booklet examines seven planning and decision-making tips for investing in and building tennis courts that can prolong court life and get the most from the investment. It examines defining needs, developing a budget, considering the use of a consultant, choosing a site, choosing a surface and developing working specifications, making specific choices regarding amenities and accessories to be included in the tennis court project, and hiring a qualified contractor. Tennis court surface classifications are also examined. The booklet concludes with lists of tennis organizations and design professionals. (GR)

This manual addresses court design and planning; the construction process; court surface selection; accessories and amenities; indoor tennis court design and renovation; care and maintenance tips; and court repair, reconstruction, and renovation. General and membership information is provided on the U.S. Tennis Court and Track Builders Association and the U.S. Tennis Association, along with lists of certified tennis court builders and award winning tennis courts from past years. Numerous design and layout drawings are also included, along with Tennis Industry Magazine's maintenance planner. Sources of information and a glossary of terms conclude the manual. (GR)

Guidelines are presented on tennis court and track and field construction that reflect the latest developments in construction technology, methodology, and practice. Based on contributions from experienced certified tennis court and track builders, material suppliers and design professionals, this manual examines each of the critical areas of court and field design and construction issues to consider when building these facilities. Section 1 provides guidelines in the areas of general conditions for construction, site investigation and preparation, vegetation control, and drainage for recreational areas. Section 2 focuses on tennis court guidelines that include court orientation and dimensions, court surfaces, lighting, surface painting, maintenance and repair of asphalt courts, conversion of hard to fast dry courts, and indoor tennis air structure construction. The third and final section addresses track guidelines and includes basic dimensions and site considerations, concrete construction, fencing, six types of track surfaces, field event construction, and layout and striping of running tracks. (GR)

This book, which is primarily for secondary physical education teachers, presents a sequential approach to teaching skills that are essential to eight sports. The activities and lead-up games included in the book put beginning students directly into game-like situations where they can practice skills. Each chapter begins with a background of the sport from the perspective of the physical educator, followed by a list of progressions covered in the chapter. Each sequential progression for teaching the sport includes the progression's goal and orientation as well as a description of the activity and ways to further challenge students. Part 1, "The Progressions Framework," includes (1) "The Concept of Progressions, which offers real-life examples demonstrating the benefits of using lead-up games and activities to teach students in a way that results in quicker learning, and (2) "Maximizing Potential for Successful Progressions, which offers practical teaching tips for implementing progressions effectively. Part 2, "Progressions for Individual Sports," focuses on (3) "Badminton," (4) "Golf," and (5) "Tennis." Part 3, "Progressions for Team Sports," includes (6) "Basketball," (7) "Flag Football," (8) "Slow-Pitch Softball," (9) "Volleyball," and (10) "Soccer." (Chapters contain references.) (SM)

The booklet reviews ways in which students with crutches may be helped to successfully participate in four specific sports. General guidelines for modifying programs for this group include the importance of thorough assessment, attention to details of the game play, and consideration of equipment and supply alterations. Each of the four sports is addressed separately (sample suggestions in parentheses): badminton (use of an extended racket to extend reach, allow the student to sit while particpating); golf (use of a golf club with an angled shaft); archery (allow the student to kneel or lean against a raised bench); and tennis (use of a tennis ball retriever and modifications in the basic grip and standard techniques). (CL)

The National Association for Girls and Women in Sport (NAGWS) publishes ten biennial and two annual guides for 22 sports. Guides contain information on NAGWS or NAGWS-approved playing rules, officials' ratings in most sports, articles on coaching techniques and organization, regulations governing AIAW National Championships in applicable sports, bibliographies, and special features. A section of each guide presents information about NAGWS and the services it offers teachers, coaches, administrators, and players. This NAGWS guide for tennis, badminton, and squash is one of the biennial publications and follows the organization described above. It contains articles on the various aspects of tennis, nine articles on aspects of badminton, and four articles about squash. Special features include study questions for the Ratings Examinations and officiating techniques in tennis and badminton. (DMT)

This guide was developed to assist with the problems of organization and administration of girls' interscholastic sports programs. Guidelines are presented for the following: (a) a statement of basic principles, (b) a constitution, (c) league bylaws, (d) operating codes, (e) conduct of contests, (f) archery, (g) badminton, (h) basketball, (i) bowling, (j) fencing, (k) field hockey, (l) golf, (m) gymnastics, (n) softball, (o) swimming and diving, (p) tennis, (q) track and field, and (r) volleyball. An appendix consisting of emergency information and procedures, and sample forms for consent for treatment and classroom rosters are included. (JS)

The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Special Committee on Length of Season was established to collect data through the use of survey questionnaires from the NCAA membership so that the relationship between the data and the growing concern regarding economy in intercollegiate athletics could be assessed. This report contains the data obtained from the members who responded. The results were tabulated according to team and individual sports, and geographic divisions of NCAA membership. Included in team sports are baseball, basketball, football, ice hockey, lacrosse, soccer, volleyball, and water polo. Included in individual sports are cross country, fencing, golf, gymnastics, skiing, swimming, tennis, indoor track, outdoor track, and wrestling. The data for team sports include items on length of season, preseason practice, in season practice, out-of-season practice, size of squad, and number of coaches. The data for individual sports covers length of season, practice during the year, days away from campus, size of squad, and number of coaches. In addition, general responses for all sports are given concerning length of academic year, and the five sports in the program that demand the most time from the student. (MK)

The official rules governing womens' participation in tennis, badminton, and squash competition are presented. Teaching suggestions for coaches are included. (JD)

The prevention of injuries and control of hazards in individual and dual sports is outlined. A separate chapter is devoted to each of twelve sports: archery, bowling, equitation, golf, gymnastics, marksmanship, track and field, weight training and weight lifting, fencing, racquet sports, judo, and wrestling. (MM)

The first chapter of this manual for tennis instructors provides an overview of the game of tennis, a brief history of the background of skill testing in tennis, and general instructions for using the manual. The second chapter presents tests for ground stroke, serve and volley, as well as suggestions on selecting the most appropriate tests. Diagrams and scoring rules are included. In the third chapter the use of norms is explained and tables list percentile and T-score norm tables for males and females in grades nine to college. The fourth chapter provides detailed descriptions of tennis drills for the basic skills in ground stroke, service, and volley. References are included and appendices contain the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance tennis skills tests and rating scales. (JD)

This manual is a guide to group instruction of basic tennis. Chapter 1 discusses four premises. Chapter 2 illustrates basic strokes, including the forehand and backhand ground strokes, the forehand and backhand volleys, the lob and overhead smash, and the half-volley. Chapter 3 presents methods of teaching the strokes, some corrective techniques, and the rules and scoring and teaching them. Chapter 4 outlines teaching beginning tennis and suggests drills for improving play. Chapter 5 discusses tactics including steadiness, accuracy, speed, spin, and player's location on the court. Chapter 6 suggests various teaching aids that can be made or purchased. Chapter 7 discusses testing tennis knowledge through written and skill tests. Chapter 8 discusses safety in teaching including the teacher's and student's responsibilities. Chapter 9 focuses on clothing, courtesies, and customs. Chapter 10 discusses equipment, including rackets, strings, balls, and playing surfaces. Chapter 11 presents a sample lesson plan, and chapter 12 discusses competition and tournaments. Chapter 13 discusses tennis development and the scope and activities of the United States Lawn Tennis Association (USLTA). A 17-item bibliography is included. (PD)

This handbook was designed to provide the student with basic information for various individual, dual, and team sports. The individual and dual sports which are discussed include archery, badminton, creative dance, fencing, golf, gymnastics, and games such as deck tennis, table tennis, horseshoes, and shuffledboard. Basketball, field hockey, soccer, softball, and volleyball are the team sports included in the handbook. For each sport or game included, the handbook provides a) a brief history of its development; b) a general description including terms, facilities, and equipment; c) basic skills required; d) rules and scoring procedures; and e) strategy. A 37-item bibliography is included. (HMD)

This annual report compares graduation rates for scholarship athletes at Oklahoma public and private institutions of higher education to those of the student body as a whole over 3- and 6-year periods. Colleges and universities identified scholarship athletes in 11 sport categories: football, basketball, baseball, softball, track and field, wrestling, volleyball, gymnastics, golf, tennis, and "other." Data are reported for: first, within-state bachelor- or associate-degree seeking students who graduated from any public or private institution within the state; and, second, within-institution students who graduated from the institution in which they enrolled as freshmen. The study found that: (1) at comprehensive universities Caucasian scholarship students graduated at about the same rate as all Caucasian students; at regional institutions they graduated at a higher rate; and African American scholarship athletes graduated at higher rates than all African American students in all institutions; (2) both male and female scholarship students graduated at lower rates in comprehensive institutions but at higher rates at regional schools; and (3) in four sports categories--softball, track and field, volleyball, and gymnastics--scholarship athletes at comprehensive universities exceeded average rates for all students; at regional universities and two-year colleges other sports were dominant. Twenty-six tables provide within-state and within-institution data; while four tables provide graduation-rate comparisons by year of enrollment. (CH)

A technique checklist can work well for physical education teachers who want to evaluate student behavior and performance, record quantifiable and objective information, and provide specific feedback about techniques. The article presents a checklist for beginning tennis, explaining its use and benefits. (SM)

Integrating students in wheelchairs into regular tennis classes can be very easy. Teachers only need to make a few modifications to their standard class plans. The article explains how to modify a tennis class for students in wheelchairs, and presents teaching tips and the rules for wheelchair tennis. (SM)

When planning summer work, school athletic facility managers must address the maintenance and renovation of natural grass and synthetic fields, tennis courts, and running tracks. This article presents a guide to the simple, effective, and relatively inexpensive summer maintenance of athletic facilities in order to help extend the life of a schools athletic facilities. (SM)

Describes how high school and college tennis coaches can prepare their athletes for competitive success, noting factors involved in performance excellence and presenting the BADGE instructional framework, which teaches players that their efforts are the greatest single influence upon future results. The paper explains the importance of positive attitudes and mental/emotional performance goals on achievement. (SM)

Details four tennis coaching principles that can be applied in a variety of settings to help children develop better self-esteem, concentration, cooperation, and other life skills: (1) recognize every child's potential; (2) encourage children; (3) give specific feedback; and (4) provide appropriate challenges. (SD)

General guidelines for running a safe tennis program include establishing an appropriate camper/teacher ratio, having clear expectations of a drill or activity, not allowing campers to jump the net, clearing the court of all balls during running drills, and suspending activity during inclement weather. Includes specific guidelines for practicing skills, checking equipment, and being prepared for accidents. (LP)

Instructions are given for developing and using mastery-based learning modules for individualizing instruction in physical education. Following a rationale for using individualized instruction in physical education, guidelines are offered for designing learning modules which include four parts: statement of learning objectives (purpose); delivery system (information input); transactions (practice); and terminal objective (evaluation). Instructions are also offered for diagnosing student skills in order to determine which modules to select, for displaying the modules, and for recording student performance. Two sample modules are included: performing forehand ground strokes (tennis) and having students develop and perform a target game for eye-hand coordination. (DC)

These recommendations and suggestions are intended as a guide for the development of a well-balanced program of physical education in vocational schools. Introductory materials outline the purpose, aims, and objectives of a physical education program as well as the general philosophy and goals, program goals and their objectives, general policies, organization and planning for the program, some general program aids, and measurement and evaluation. The remainder of the publication is devoted to the various sports/activities of the physical education program given in alphabetical order. Behavioral objectives; area, equipment, and time requirements; safety rules and/or terminology; skills; methodology; and suggested activities are provided for each sport. These sports/activities are included: archery; badminton; basketball; dance, including folk dancing and social dancing; field hockey; floor hockey; golf; gymnastics; handball; physical fitness; soccer; softball; speedball; tennis; touch/flag football; track and field; volleyball; weight training; and wrestling. A program for students with physical limitations is also outlined. Behavioral objectives, skills, facilities, and equipment are discussed. Appendixes include a list of tests of physical fitness and several articles on dance. (YLB)

This guide is a collection of essays by various authors on tennis, badminton, and squash. The document is divided into three sections, one for each sport. The topics covered include general teaching methods, methods to employ for teaching specific skills such as the lob or the backhand, the use of visual aids, conditioning drills, study questions, and rules for each sport. Also included are bibliographies for all three sports and statements of NAGWS (National Association for Girls and Women in Sports) Rules. (JA)

This unit plan for introducing high school students to the game of tennis is divided into objectives and suggested activities. A listing of resource outlets and retail prices for equipment and audiovisual materials is included. Student evaluation procedures are outlined, and a sample evaluation checklist is provided. (LH)

This tennis stroke analysis, based on the application of biomechanic principles, is designed to help those who play tennis only once or twice a week. It is noted that, because the tennis player has a limited power potential, the only way to increase his racket head speed is to rotate his body. The mechanics of tennis are discussed by dividing it into: (1) ground strokes; (2) footwork; and (3) forehand and backhand. The section about ground strokes talks about how to stand, how to hold the racket arm, and how to distribute body weight; the stroke is subdivided into the step, the rotation, and the swing. The section on footwork discusses (with illustrations) the position of feet on the court, four different types of step selection, the follow through, and the defensive position. The section on forehand and backhand strokes describes both processes, and the proper grip for each. Throughout the paper, specific application of biomechanic principles is made to help the tennis player who plays occasionally to improve his or her game. (JM)

A proposal is presented for a Community College of Philadelphia Life Sciences and Allied Health Services course in tennis. Following a standard cover form, a statement of purpose explains that the course is designed to provide instruction and practice in the basic tennis techniques of the forehand, backhand, serve, volley, and overhead. Next, course goals and a course outline are presented, and corresponding course-level objectives (CLO's) are identified. Finally, the CLO's, related intermediate performance objectives, learning activities, and measures of acceptable performance are presented. The four CLO's stipulate that the student will: (1) analyze and perform the major tennis strokes of the serve, forehand, backhand, volley, and overhead; (2) analyze specific aspects of tennis (e.g., tennis equipment and course surfaces); (3) analyze basic information on tennis, its vocabulary, rules, history, and etiquette; and (4) analyze tennis playing strategies. A class progression outline; recommendations regarding text, scheduling, supplies, and equipment; a list of sources for supplies and equipment; exams and assignments; a glossary; an overview of rules and techniques; and guidelines for diagnosing common stroking errors conclude the packet. (LAL)

This guide is designed for New York City school teachers who will conduct tennis classes for about 50 students while using limited tennis facilities. The insides of school buildings and school playgrounds will constitute the "courts" for these lessons. This type of introduction to the sport is intended to give students a sense of the game and its skills before they reach high school age. Another goal is to motivate students to participate in a summer tennis program. In addition, learning and playing tennis helps develop students' cognitive and affective skills. Plans for 24 half-hour lessons are presented with suggestions for equipment, aims, performance objectives, procedures, activities, and games. Six appendices provide information on the following: (1) curriculum areas and tennis; (2) tennis terms; (3) rules of tennis; (4) code of conduct; (5) audiovisual materials; and (6) extra-curricular tennis. Bibliographies for teachers and students are included. (VM)

This handbook presents sequentially arranged tennis instruction providing a solid foundation of basic skills and concepts. Each lesson enables the student to make the transition from one skill to the next. Each chapter: (1) explains why the concept or skill is important; (2) identifies the keys to correct technique; (3) helps correct common errors; (4) explains how to practice each skill in realistic ways; (5) lists specific performance goals for each drill; (6) provides a summary checklist for evaluating proper techniques; and (7) lets the student set the pace. (JD)

This book was written for college-level tennis instructors. The book provides essential instructional resources, including: (1) management and safety guidelines; (2) warm-up and cool-down exercises; (3) specification of equipment needs; (4) rating charts for identifying students' initial skill levels; (5) drill modifications to fit various skill levels; (6) teaching cues to maximize learning; (7) suggestions for identifying and correcting common errors; (8) quantitative evaluation for all drills; and (9) a complete test bank of written questions. (JD)

Describes the du Maurier Open, a women's tennis tournament. Explains that tennis becomes an elite sport at the level of the du Maurier Open. Presents a crossword puzzle that focuses on many of the female tennis stars and provides the across and down clues, a word list, and the answer key. (CMK)

Purpose: The presente study aims to explore the existingbibliography on visual skills and visual movements in tennisplayers.Method: We searched the Scopus, SPORTDiscus, PubMedand Google Scholar databases, which allowed us to select 37empirical studies carried out with a quantitative method.The choice of the studies responded to the criteriaestablished around the Keywords, the subject of the studyand the research methodology.Results: The results are organized into three central topics:(a) Antecedents of visual skills in the 20th century, (b) 21stcentury: Role of saccadic movements, and (c) Reflections onthe tennis feat and saccadic movements.Conclusions: Throughout several decades of researchand monitoring of the “vision and sport” approach infield tennis, specifically in the visual movements betweenfixations and saccadic movements, differential levels oftennis performance can be identified with the potential tobe indicators of better sports performance. Given that thetools used so far in this discipline for the selection and/orevaluation processes are not determinant, due to being amultifactorial sport discipline of perceptual-motor order andopen skills, it is suggested that visual skills may be essentialfor the acquisition of a high competitive level. This aspectraises an interesting line of research that deserves furtherexploration in the future., Propósito: O presente estudo tem como objetivo explorar aliteratura existente sobre habilidades e movimentos visuaisem jogadores de tênis.Metodologia: Pesquisamos os bancos de dados Scopus,SPORTDiscus, PubMed e Google Scholar, o que nos permitiuselecionar 37 estudos empíricos realizados com um métodoquantitativo. A escolha dos estudos atendeu aos critériosestabelecidos em torno das palavras-chave, do tema doestudo e da metodologia da pesquisa.Resultados: Os resultados estão organizados em três tópicoscentrais: (a) Precedentes das habilidades visuais no século XX,(b) Século XXI: Papel dos movimentos sacádicos (c) Reflexõessobre a proeza do tênis e os movimentos sacádicos.Conclusões: Ao longo de várias décadas de pesquisa emonitoramento da abordagem “visão e esporte” no tênisde campo, especificamente nos movimentos visuais entrefixações e movimentos sacádicos, podem ser identificadosníveis diferenciais de desempenho no tênis com potencialpara serem indicadores de melhores desempenhosesportivos. Considerando que as ferramentas utilizadas atéo momento nessa modalidade para os processos de seleçãoe/ou avaliação não são determinantes, devido ao fato de seruma modalidade esportiva multifatorial de ordem perceptivomotora e de habilidades abertas, sugere-se que as habilidadesvisuais podem ser essenciais para a aquisição de um altonível competitivo. Esse aspecto levanta uma linha de pesquisainteressante que merece ser mais explorada no futuro., Propósito: El presente estudio tiene como objetivo explorar la bibliografía existente sobre las habilidades y movimientos visuales en jugadores de tenis.Metodología: Se indagó en las bases de datos Scopus, SPORTDiscus, PubMed y Google Scholar que permitieronseleccionar 37 estudios empíricos realizados con un método cuantitativo. La elección de los estudios respondió a loscriterios establecidos en torno a las palabras clave, temática del estudio y la metodología de investigación.Resultados: Los resultados se organizan en tres tópicos centrales: (a) Antecedentes de habilidades visuales en el sigloXX, (b) Siglo XXI: rol de los movimientos sacádicos y (c) Reflexiones sobre la gesta tenística y los movimientos sacádicos.Conclusiones: A lo largo de varias décadas de investigación y seguimiento al enfoque “visión y deporte” en el tenis decampo, específicamente en los movimientos visuales entre fijaciones y movimientos sacádicos, se pueden identificarniveles diferenciales de rendimiento tenístico con el potencial de ser indicadores de mejores desempeños deportivos.Dado que las herramientas utilizadas hasta ahora en esta disciplina para los procesos de selección o evaluación no sondeterminantes, debido a ser una disciplina deportiva multifactorial de orden perceptivo-motor y de habilidades abiertas, se sugiere que las habilidades visuales pueden ser indispensables para la adquisición de un alto nivel competitivo.Este aspecto plantea una línea de investigación interesante que merece una mayor exploración en el futuro

Data Availability Statement: https://github.com/mariapalau/tennis-retirements. © 2024 Palau et al. This is an open access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original author and source are credited., The demands of professional tennis, including physical and psychological aspects, contribute to the frequency of retirements at elite levels of the sport. The aim of this study was to analyze epidemiological patterns and risk factors associated with retirements in previous ATP and WTA Tour tournaments. A retrospective cohort study was conducted. This study focused on previous ATP and WTA Tour tournaments. The ATP database encompassed 584,806 matches, while the WTA database included 267,380 matches. To assess retirements, potential risk factors such as playing surface, tournament category, match round, and player age were analyzed. Incidence rates were calculated for the period between 1978–2019 for men and 1994–2018 for women. The overall incidence rate was 1.56 (95%CI: 1.54, 1.59) and 1.36 (95%CI: 1.33, 1.39) retirements per 1000 games played in male and female competitions, respectively. Retirements increased over the years. Higher incidence rates were observed on hard (1.59 [95%CI: 1.56, 1.63] and 1.39 [95%CI: 1.34, 1.44]) and clay (1.60 [95%CI: 1.57, 1.63] and 1.36 [95%CI: 1.32, 1.41]) compared to grass courts (0.79 [95%CI: 0.65, 0.94] and 1.06 [95%CI: 0.88, 1.27]). Risk factors differed by gender, with tournament category significant in males (IRR: 1.23 [95%CI: 1.19, 1.28] in ITF vs ATP) and match round in females (IRR: 0.92 [95%CI: 0.88, 0.98] in preliminary vs final). This study provides valuable insights for coaches, players, support teams, and epidemiologists regarding retirements and associated risk factors in previous ATP and WTA Tour tournaments, contributing to injury prevention strategies., This research was funded by the Ministerio de Ciencia e Innovación (Spain) (PID2019- 104830RB-I00) and the Departament de Recerca i Universitats de la Generalitat de Catalunya (Spain) [2021 SGR 01421 (GRBIO)]. The funders had no role in study design, data collection and analysis, decision to publish, or preparation of the manuscript., Peer Reviewed, Postprint (published version)

Since its national debut in 1987, Fresh Air with Terry Gross has been a highly acclaimed and much adored weekday magazine among public radio listeners. Each week, nearly 4.8 million people turn to Peabody Award-winning host Terry Gross for insightful conversations with the leading voices in contemporary arts and issues. The renowned program reaches a global audience, with over 620 public radio stations broadcasting Fresh Air, and 3 million podcast downloads each week. Fresh Air has broken the mold of 'talk show' by weaving together superior journalism and intimate storytelling from modern-day intellectuals, politicians and artists alike. Through probing questions and careful research, Gross's interviews are lauded for revealing a fresh perspective on cultural icons and trends. Her thorough conversations are often complemented by commentary from well-known contributors. Fresh Air is produced at WHYY-FM in Philadelphia and broadcast nationally by NPR., (1.) We're playing back some of our favorite interviews from the year, and today, it's JOHN MCENROE [MAC-en-ROW], one of the most talented and volatile tennis players ever. He won 158 combined titles – that's singles and doubles – more than any man in the game's modern era. And he's won 25 singles titles on the Champion's Tour, the circuit for those who've retired from the mainstream tour. He's the subject of a new documentary. He'll tell us about playing Jimmy Connors at Wimbledon as a high school senior, about his outbursts at umpires, and his relationship with Bjorn Borg. He'll also talk about his two marriages, and doing voice-over work on the hit Netflix series, 'Never Have I Ever.' (THIS INTERVIEW ORIGINALLY AIRED SEPT. 6, 2022) (THIS INTERVIEW IS BY DAVE DAVIES.) (THIS INTERVIEW CONTINUES THROUGH THE SECOND HALF)

Introduction The study is based on tennis and its connection to sport psychology. Matches are often five hourslong, against opponents who possess the same tennis skills as oneself. Mental toughness cantherefore be the deciding factor, especially over time. Aim The aim of this study is to investigate whether mental toughness is a decisive factor in criticalmoments in tennis at the elite level, and to form a deeper understanding of the impact that mentaltoughness has in tennis by means of qualitative interviews with world-class Swedish coaches. Method Qualitative interviews were implemented to gather relevant answers to the study's researchquestion. Thematic analysis was conducted for each interview where we researchers processed theentire transcription and then looked for meaningful patterns and themes given the data that theresearchers had obtained. Results The researchers divided the interview results within different sections where each section belongedto individual interview results, these are Mental toughness and self-confidence, Coaches' views onthe critical moments of tennis, Handling in critical moments and Mental toughness as an area fordevelopment. The results presented in this study are linked to the themes associated with theinterview guide, which in turn are designed to answer the research questions.DiscussionThe same subheadings were used as in the result section. The discussion combined the results fromthe interviews with the sources that were found which helped answer the research questions. Theresult indicates that the coaches believed the best tennis players in the world are mainly the bestbecause of their mental toughness. That mental toughness is needed to handle critical moments intennis and that it can be trained, Hamed Dares är student på tränarprogrammet.Patrik Eriksson är student på ämneslärarprogrammet, Specialidrott.

This single-case study examines the influence of social media practices on tennis players’ physical behaviours in the context of Swedish tennis club. Through semi-structured interviews with tennis club members, the research aims to understand how social media practices impact tennis players’ physical behaviours. The study draws on theoretical frameworks that highlight social media’s influence on both the production and consumption of content, which can shape tennis players’ physical behaviours. The findings reveal that social media practices affect tennis players’ physical behaviours. Firstly, these practices can lead to changes in coaching approaches as coaches adapt their strategies and techniques based on social media trends and feedback. Tennis players may develop new habits influenced by what they observe and engage with on social media platforms. Additionally, social media practices can impact tennis players’ societal position, influencing their interactions with others and potentially affecting their social dynamics within the sports community. In conclusion, this study emphasizes the importance of considering social media practices beyond online engagement and their impact on physical behaviours. The findings provide valuable insights for sports organizations aiming to develop strategies that promote positive social media practices among tennis players while mitigating negative influences. Moreover, the study contributes to the research field by exploring the influence of social media practices on tennis players’ physical behaviours in offline settings. Researchers interested in further investigating this topic can draw upon the methodology and findings of this study as a guide for their own investigations.

The practice of racket sports has had an exponential growth in the last decade, along with it, the scientific interest in researching the different disciplines: badminton, padel, table tennis, tennis, and squash. However, most research has focused on the technical and tactical field. Therefore, the aim of this review is to analyze and compare the indicators of the internal load of each sport: heart rate (HR), maximum oxygen consumption (VO2max), oxygen consumption (VO2), and lactate (LA) in order to reset physiological references to adjust the training of the players and also use these references to propose the practice of these sports for healthy purposes to the general population. PRISMA Guidelines for Systematic Review were used to search for articles that met the inclusion criteria in three databases: Web of Science, Pubmed, and Sportdiscus. The search was performed between January 2010, and September 2022. Finally, a total 27 records were included for analysis in this study. The main findings were related to the differences in the intensity rates between sports. The highest lactate concentrations and heart values were found in badminton in the intensity of effort values (whose highest values were found in badminton) 10.11 (±4.99) mmol/L and 182.6 (±2.7) bpm respectively, whereas table tennis showed the lowest ones 1.2 (± 0.4) mmol/L, and 103.99 (±15.09) bpm, respectively. The highest mean VO2 was found in table tennis with a value of 36.8 (±13.2) ml/kg/min and the lowest in tennis with a value of 26.6 (±2.7) ml/kg/min. The highest VO2max was found in tennis players 58.0 (±4.6) ml/kg/min, and the lowest value was in table tennis with a value of 42.9 (±4.2) ml/kg/min. Since most of the studies were carried out on elite men players, future research should focus on amateur and women level players.

What first sparked my interest in engaging with the world of sport in my art was the sense of chaos that I saw in the floors of gyms and halls used for multiple different sports, where lines of different vibrant colors lie in a well-thought-out arrangement that nevertheless feels messy. If you consider one of the line colors, you can clearly trace identify the playing field of that color. I like to look at the floors with those lines as unconscious compositions with a balanced aesthetic accuracy. Of all athletic venues, the tennis court is the one that cannot leave me. I see it as complete in its symmetry consisting of ten squares divided into two. The lines on the floor define tennis and the rules of an individual sport provide structure and give the performer a sense that their imagination can be unleashed, within a delimited domain. In the studio, I aim to harness the balanced precision of tennis and other sports. My work could be perceived as liberated from its origin, as it doesn’t cite sports directly, still I strive to capture the dynamic rules and vibrant lines of sport in my paintings, where detail holds paramount importance. My paintings are created in the same dimensions as the tennis court, measuring 23.77 x 10.97 meters. I use nine black acrylic paints which I hold straight out of the tube. These are examples of the rules that are presented in my essay “Den praktiska handboken.” I wrote it as a framework to provide guidance for my own work, and consider it the ultimate authority on matters of faith and practice in my process; following these rules allows me to meditate on the capacity of my own decisions., Photographs from the exhibition. Photos by Jean-Baptiste Béranger.

Aim: To analyse the validity of the mobile application (Athla Velocity) used to measure ball speed. Method: A total of 67 volunteer male tennis players with a mean age of 24.94 ± 4.91 years participated in the study. In all measurements, the successful 10 service strike velocity made by the athletes in the determined area were evaluated. Each service strike was measured concurrently using both the Stalker Solo 2 radar device and the Athla Velocity application. Bland-Altman and regression analyses were used to determine the validity. Results: A high positive correlation was found between the radar device and Athla Velocity Application measurements (ICC = 0.970, r2 = .989). In addition, according to the Bland-Altman analysis, the measurement results of the two methods were found to be within the calculated limited area to a large extent. Conclusion: It has been determined that the Athla Velocity application can measure 98% close to the Stalker Pro 2 device in ball velocity measurement. As a result, it can be said that the Athla Velocity application can be used validly in ball velocity measurements.

Currently, the FedEx ATP (Association of Tennis Players) ranking based on points won in tournaments is the official ranking of professional tennis players. However, a more sophisticated ranking, which encompasses performance indicators, could be proposed having in mind the wide availability of indicators. To provide a possible alternative ranking, as a case study, we observed the professional tennis players in 2019 and three groups of indicators provided by the ATP: metrics of serve, metrics of return, and metrics under pressure on three courts: clay, grass, and hard. The chosen statistical methodology to create a novel ranking is the twofold I-distance method. The I-distance method has been employed with success for creating impartial and data-driven rankings. The twofold approach consists of the application of I-distance on two levels: on the level of indicators and on the level of previously created pillars. The results of such an approach will provide data-driven rankings based on performance indicators of tennis players on each individual surface and will enable the inspection of differences in tennis players’ performance.