IJSR - International Journal of Scientific Research

MD YAKUB BABAB

Volume : VI, Issue : XII, December - 2017

PHYSICAL PROFILE OF HYDERABAD YOUNG TENNIS PLAYERS IN THE TENNIS MATCH–PLAY USING GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEMS

Md Yakub Babab

Abstract :

The physical profile in matches played by young tennis players using GPS technology. Methods: Seventeen female and twelve male young high–level tennis players (age 14.0 ±2.1 years) took part in the study. Portable GPS (10 Hz) devices (MinimaxXv.4.0, Catapult Innovations) were used to assess physical variables in the Hyderabad tennis assosiation. Dependent variables were: maximum and average speed, total distance covered per minute and at speed zones, acceleration distance covered. Independent variables were: ranking and gender of players. Results: The majority of the distance were covered by players was accelerating (89.7%). High ranked players covered more distance per minute than low ranked ones (HiR=46.7 ±8.9 vs. LR=44.5 ±7.3 m; F (1, 94)= 12.96; p <0.001; á½´2p =0.121) and developed a significant greater maximum speed (HiR=4.3 ±0.6 vs.LR =3.9 ±0.4 m·s–1; F (1, 94)= 10.99; p <0.001; á½´2p =0.104). Male players covered more distance per minute thanfemale players at all speed zones. Conclusions: The GPS technology allows us to know the physical demands oftennis. Therefore, coaches must use this data to propose specific training, similar to the demands of match play.