Core vs Shoulder Training for Better Tennis Serve Speed
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study compares two types of training—core strengthening versus shoulder strengthening—to see which one helps tennis players hit faster serves. If you're a young adult player with some experience and no recent injuries or intense strength training, you may be able to join.
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Who can take part
- You have 1 to 3 years of tennis experience.
- You practice 2 to 3 times a week, each session lasting 1 to 2 hours.
- You have been taught the flat serve (the basic serve technique).
- You are between 18 and 25 years old.
- You have not done special shoulder or core strength training in the past year.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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