EXAMINING THE SEQUENCING OF JOINT VELOCITIES DURING TENNIS SERVES

Authors

Parunchaya Jamkrajang, College of Sports Science and Technology, Mahidol UniversityFollow
Karl Newell, University of GeorgiaFollow
David Jessop, University of WinchesterFollow
Hans von Lieres und Wilkau, Cardiff Metropolitan UniversityFollow
Gareth Irwin, Cardiff Metropolitan UniversityFollow

Category

Racquet Sports

Document Type

Paper

Abstract

This study examined the sequencing of the euclidian joint velocity and joint angular velocity when performing the tennis serve at the individual level. 10 International level players (male and female) performed 40 maximum serves to 4 target locations. A motion capture system recorded the kinematics of the service action (200 Hz). A descriptive analysis demonstrated sequencing of the euclidian joint velocity and the joint angular velocity, changed as a function of service position. The results showed the same pattern from the highest to lowest order: peak wrist, elbow, shoulder, and hip for the euclidian joint velocity and joint angular velocity, which underlines the sequencing is similar between the two frames of reference, and that the wrist movement is key in serving across all participants and conditions. The study provides insights into individual biomechanical patterns during serving, emphasizing the importance of joint-specific dynamics for optimizing sports performance.

Recommended Citation

Jamkrajang, Parunchaya; Newell, Karl; Jessop, David; von Lieres und Wilkau, Hans; and Irwin, Gareth (2024) "EXAMINING THE SEQUENCING OF JOINT VELOCITIES DURING TENNIS SERVES," ISBS Proceedings Archive: Vol. 42: Iss. 1, Article 113.
Available at: https://commons.nmu.edu/isbs/vol42/iss1/113