Core training for faster tennis serves
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This trial tests if adding core muscle exercises to your routine can improve your serve speed. If you play tennis regularly and want to boost your game, this study may help you serve harder.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 35 years old
- You play tennis at least twice a week and have for a year or more, at a recreational to competitive non-professional level
- You can serve flat without pain
- You haven't had shoulder or back pain or injury in the last 6 months
- You are not pregnant and don't have any nerve or muscle condition like uncontrolled diabetes
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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