Research Article

An Investigation of the Relationship Between Speed and Agility Performance Parameters in Recreational Tennis Players

Volume: 8 Number: 1 April 30, 2024
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An Investigation of the Relationship Between Speed and Agility Performance Parameters in Recreational Tennis Players

Abstract

Aim: This study aims to explore the relationship between short-distance speed performance and agility in male and female tennis players who play three times weekly, highlighting the differences in speed and agility based on gender over distances of 5-10 meters. Method: The sample consisted of 20 university students from the Faculty of Sports Sciences, with an average age of 21 ± 1.5 years, equally divided by gender, all regularly participating in tennis training. To assess acceleration, 5m and 10m sprint tests were conducted, alongside the T-Test for agility evaluation. The Pearson Correlation test examined the link between agility and speed, while an independent samples T-test compared gender-specific test scores. Findings: Findings reveal a significant correlation between agility and both 5m (r=.741; p<0.01) and 10m (r=.806; p<0.01) sprint times, indicating a strong relationship between these aspects. Notably, significant differences in agility and sprint times were observed between genders, suggesting inherent performance variances. Conclusion: Consequently, enhancing speed attributes in tennis is believed to significantly boost agility performance. It is recommended that training programs focusing on speed development should be utilized, incorporating these gender differences into the training regime to optimize athlete performance. This study underscores the integral role of speed in improving agility within tennis, advocating for tailored training approaches.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Sports Training

Journal Section

Research Article

Early Pub Date

April 9, 2024

Publication Date

April 30, 2024

Submission Date

January 10, 2024

Acceptance Date

April 5, 2024

Published in Issue

Year 2024 Volume: 8 Number: 1

APA
Işıkdemir, E., Ayaz, B., Uzlaşır, S., & Dişçeken, O. (2024). An Investigation of the Relationship Between Speed and Agility Performance Parameters in Recreational Tennis Players. Spor Eğitim Dergisi, 8(1), 13-21. https://doi.org/10.55238/seder.1404508
AMA
1.Işıkdemir E, Ayaz B, Uzlaşır S, Dişçeken O. An Investigation of the Relationship Between Speed and Agility Performance Parameters in Recreational Tennis Players. Journal of Sports Education. 2024;8(1):13-21. doi:10.55238/seder.1404508
Chicago
Işıkdemir, Erhan, Buse Ayaz, Serkan Uzlaşır, and Osman Dişçeken. 2024. “An Investigation of the Relationship Between Speed and Agility Performance Parameters in Recreational Tennis Players”. Spor Eğitim Dergisi 8 (1): 13-21. https://doi.org/10.55238/seder.1404508.
EndNote
Işıkdemir E, Ayaz B, Uzlaşır S, Dişçeken O (April 1, 2024) An Investigation of the Relationship Between Speed and Agility Performance Parameters in Recreational Tennis Players. Spor Eğitim Dergisi 8 1 13–21.
IEEE
[1]E. Işıkdemir, B. Ayaz, S. Uzlaşır, and O. Dişçeken, “An Investigation of the Relationship Between Speed and Agility Performance Parameters in Recreational Tennis Players”, Journal of Sports Education, vol. 8, no. 1, pp. 13–21, Apr. 2024, doi: 10.55238/seder.1404508.
ISNAD
Işıkdemir, Erhan - Ayaz, Buse - Uzlaşır, Serkan - Dişçeken, Osman. “An Investigation of the Relationship Between Speed and Agility Performance Parameters in Recreational Tennis Players”. Spor Eğitim Dergisi 8/1 (April 1, 2024): 13-21. https://doi.org/10.55238/seder.1404508.
JAMA
1.Işıkdemir E, Ayaz B, Uzlaşır S, Dişçeken O. An Investigation of the Relationship Between Speed and Agility Performance Parameters in Recreational Tennis Players. Journal of Sports Education. 2024;8:13–21.
MLA
Işıkdemir, Erhan, et al. “An Investigation of the Relationship Between Speed and Agility Performance Parameters in Recreational Tennis Players”. Spor Eğitim Dergisi, vol. 8, no. 1, Apr. 2024, pp. 13-21, doi:10.55238/seder.1404508.
Vancouver
1.Erhan Işıkdemir, Buse Ayaz, Serkan Uzlaşır, Osman Dişçeken. An Investigation of the Relationship Between Speed and Agility Performance Parameters in Recreational Tennis Players. Journal of Sports Education. 2024 Apr. 1;8(1):13-21. doi:10.55238/seder.1404508

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