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Longitudinal development of 5m sprint performance in young female tennis players

Authors :
Marije T. Elferink-Gemser
Chris Visscher
João Valente-dos-Santos
Barbara C. H. Huijgen
Manuel J. Coelho-e-Silva
Tamara Kramer
SMART Movements (SMART)
Developmental Psychology
Source :
Journal of Sports Sciences, 39(3), 296-303. Taylor & Francis Ltd
Publication Year :
2020

Abstract

Sprint performance over short distances is a central component in young tennis players' development. This study aimed to examine the longitudinal development of sprint performance in young female tennis players, and to investigate differences between performance levels. Also potentially explanatory variables were investigated. Female tennis players aged 10-15 (N= 167) participated in a, mixed-longitudinal study (n= 48 elite;n= 119 sub-elite). Players were measured annually on the 5 m sprint as well as for possible explaining variables for 5 m sprint performance development (age, height, body mass, maturity status, lower limb explosive strength). Multilevel analysis was used to obtain a developmental model. Moreover, it was possible to predict sprint performance (5 m) based on chronological age, body size given by height, and lower limb strength performance (p . 05). Sprint performance is an important characteristic of young female tennis players and seemed to depend on growth and maturation in parallel to physical fitness.

Details

ISSN :
1466447X and 02640414
Volume :
39
Issue :
3
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
Journal of sports sciences
Accession number :
edsair.doi.dedup.....e354264c64c9661695971ff6f7bbc988