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Muscle activation during the tennis volley.

J W Chow1, L G Carlton, Y T Lim

  • 1Department of Kinesiology, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana 61801, USA. J-chow1@uiuc.edu

Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise
|June 23, 1999
PubMed
Summary

Muscle activity in tennis volleys increases with ball speed. Wrist extensor muscles are more active than flexors, indicating a crucial role in grip strength and wrist control during the stroke.

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Area of Science:

  • Sports Biomechanics
  • Human Movement Science
  • Exercise Physiology

Background:

  • Understanding muscle activation patterns is crucial for optimizing tennis performance and injury prevention.
  • The tennis volley involves complex coordination of arm, shoulder, and postural muscles.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate muscle function during tennis volleys under varied ball conditions.
  • To analyze the electromyographic (EMG) activity of key stroking and postural muscles.

Main Methods:

  • Seven skilled tennis players performed volleys under 18 conditions (forehand/backhand, varied height and speed).
  • Surface EMG recorded muscle activity; force platforms and high-speed cameras identified critical stroke instants.
  • Average EMG values were computed for distinct phases of the volley.

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Main Results:

  • Overall muscle activity escalated with increasing ball speed.
  • Extensor carpi radialis showed greater activity than flexor carpi radialis in both forehand and backhand volleys.
  • Forearm muscle EMG increased just before impact, suggesting delayed grip tightening.

Conclusions:

  • Ball speed significantly influences muscle recruitment during tennis volleys.
  • Wrist extension/abduction and grip strength are vital, as indicated by extensor carpi radialis dominance.
  • Deltoid muscle activation was observed, but their specific roles require further investigation with shoulder joint muscle data.