Science and Racket Sports IVpresents a selection of important contemporary research into the four core racket sport disciplines of tennis, badminton, squash and table tennis. It showcases the best of the peer-reviewed papers and keynote addresses presented at the Fourth World Congress of Science and Racket Sports, Madrid.
Including contributions from many of the worlds leading racket sport scientists, researchers and practitioners, the book details cutting-edge research in six key areas:
- Physiology
- Biomechanics
- Sports medicine
- Psychology
- Performance analysis
- Pedagogy, sociology and coach education
This invaluable collection touches on the most important issues within contemporary sport science, and explores the full range of theoretical, experimental and applied work within the study of racket sports. It is essential reading for all sports scientists, sports physicians, therapists and coaches working in this area.
Preface
Introduction
PART ONE: PHYSIOLOGY OF RACKET SPORTS
1. Physiological testing in badminton.
O. Faude and M. Fries
2. Core temperature and hydration status in professional tennis players measured in live tournament conditions.
A. J. Pearce
3. Anaerobic performance during intermittent exercise and body composition in tennis players of different biological and chronological age.
E. Ziemann and T. Garsztka
4. Comparison of laboratory and on-court testing of aerobic fitness in tennis players.
R.W. Meyers
5. A specific incremental test in tennis.
O. Girard, R. Chevalier, F. l3#
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