Kinetic balance and its relationship to the accuracy of forehand and backhand groundstrokes in tennis for students

Abstract

The importance of this research lies in identifying the relationships between key motor skills during the execution of forehand and backhand strokes in tennis for students. The balance phase during the execution of these skills significantly impacts their outcome, which in turn greatly influences match results. The research problem stems from the observation that coordination skills are often integrated with tennis skills in students, but these skills are not adequately addressed. Therefore, the researcher sought to identify one of these skills (motor balance), which students rely on during balance and when striking the ball with the racket. The research aimed to determine the relationship between motor balance and the accuracy of forehand and backhand strokes in tennis for students. Regarding the research hypotheses, there was a significant effect of motor balance on the accuracy of the forehand and backhand strokes in tennis for students. In the third chapter, the researcher used the descriptive method, as it was suitable for the research sample, applying a single-group approach. The research population was defined as third-year students in section B, totaling (25) students. Ten students were selected for the main sample and five for the pilot sample. Each student was given (5) attempts at the forehand and backhand strokes. The fourth chapter presented, analyzed, and discussed the results according to the sequence of the title and the objectives set by the researcher. The fifth chapter included the most important conclusions: motor balance had a clear effect on the accuracy of the forehand and backhand strokes in tennis for students. The most important recommendations include focusing on motor skills, especially motor balance, due to its clear effect on the accuracy of the forehand and backhand strokes in tennis for students.