Biomechanical Principles of Tennis Technique Using Science to Improve Your Strokes

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Pub. Date: 2006-04-01
Publisher(s): Racquet Tech Publishing
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Summary

The science of tennis technique is explained in this guide that practically applies the lessons learned from studying the forces and motions of tennis strokes. Through the implementation of six basic biomechanical principles players can make subtle adjustments to their strokes, creating stroke variations that not only improve their game but also reduce their risk of injury. Detailed line drawings; stroke analysis and sequence photos of top touring pros; action photographs and high-speed video images; and an exploration of the benefits of video replay provide players with a variety of useful techniques.

Author Biography

Duane Knudson, PhD, is a professor in the department of kinesiology and an associate dean of the College of Communication and Education at California State University–Chico. A world-renowned expert on the biomechanics of tennis, stretching, and qualitative analysis, he has served several terms on the Sport Science Committee of the United States Tennis Association. He is a fellow of the American College of Sports Medicine and the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance (AAHPERD), and the author of Fundamentals of Biomechanics. He lives in Chico, California.

Table of Contents

Contents iii
Preface vii
Biomechanical Principles of Tennis Technique
1(22)
Force and Time
4(4)
Coordination and Transfer of Energy
8(5)
Balance and Inertia
13(2)
Range of Motion
15(2)
Optimal Projection
17(2)
Spin
19(1)
Summary and Match Points
20(3)
Injury Prevention in Tennis
23(22)
Tennis Injuries
24(4)
Warm-up and Conditioning
28(3)
Technique
31(2)
Equipment
33(1)
Racquets and Strings
34(3)
Balls
37(1)
Shoes
38(3)
Follow-Through
41(1)
Summary and Match Points
42(3)
Biomechanics of the Serve
45(30)
Grip
46(3)
``Flat'' Serve
49(16)
Footwork: Using Force and Time
49(3)
Optimizing Speed and Accuracy: Balance and Inertia at Work
52(2)
Maximizing Racquet Speed: Coordination and Transfer of Energy Are Key
54(8)
Hitting Out: Optimal Projection
62(3)
Slice Serve
65(3)
Brushing Right: Coordinaton and Transfer
65(3)
Twist Serve
68(4)
Brushing Up: Coordination and Transfer
68(4)
Higher Arc: Optimal Projection
72(1)
Summary and Match Points
72(3)
Biomechanics of the Forehand
75(20)
Grips
75(3)
Preparation and Footwork
78(3)
Stances
81(3)
Stroke
84(6)
Follow-Through
90(4)
Summary and Match Points
94(1)
Biomechanics of the Backhand
95(16)
Grips
95(2)
Preparation and Footwork
97(2)
Stances
99(1)
Stroke
99(5)
Follow-Through
104(6)
Summary and Match Points
110(1)
Biomechanics of the Volley
111(14)
Grips
111(1)
Preparation and Footwork
112(1)
Stroke
113(2)
Punch Volley
115(4)
Drive Volley
119(1)
Optimal Projection
120(1)
Summary and Match Points
121(4)
References 125(7)
Index 132

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