Relationships between body size and physical abilities in elite female tennis players

Authors

  • Anna Skorodumova Russian Tennis Federation
  • Igor Baranov Russian Tennis Federation

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.52383/itfcoaching.v29i84.230

Keywords:

physical and functional fitness, total body sizes, elite female tennis players, the competitive performance results

Abstract

This paper studied the relationships between anthropometry and physical fitness indicators that affect elite female tennis players’ training process planning. Bodyweight and height were measured as well as aerobic and anaerobic lactic capabilities, and the physiological indicators determined. Results showed reliable relationships between the anthropometric and functional fitness indicators and the players’ competitive performance. It was concluded that monitoring the average weight relative to the height of female tennis players can assist in the improvement of the players’ performance through changes in the training process, specifically by relating the weight and height indicators with the strengths and weaknesses of the players’ tactical patterns.

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Published

2021-09-03

How to Cite

Skorodumova, A., & Baranov, I. (2021). Relationships between body size and physical abilities in elite female tennis players. ITF Coaching & Sport Science Review, 29(84), 30–33. https://doi.org/10.52383/itfcoaching.v29i84.230

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