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Area of Science:

  • Sports Science
  • Cognitive Psychology
  • Neuroscience

Background:

  • Attention is crucial for athletic performance.
  • The cognitive benefits of sports training are increasingly recognized.
  • Specific training programs may enhance attentional abilities.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the impact of a tennis training program on attention.
  • To determine if tennis training can improve selective attention and concentration.
  • To assess changes in attention test scores following a structured tennis intervention.

Main Methods:

  • 40 tennis players were divided into an experimental group (EG) and a control group (CG).
  • The EG underwent a 9-week tennis training program involving specific drills.
  • The d2 attention test was administered to both groups before and after the intervention period.

Main Results:

  • The experimental group showed significant improvements in total number (TN), errors of commission (CP), and errors of omission (TN-E) scores.
  • The control group did not exhibit significant changes in attention test scores.
  • Post-intervention, the experimental group significantly outperformed the control group in attention measures.

Conclusions:

  • Tennis training designed to enhance attention leads to measurable improvements in cognitive function.
  • The study provides evidence for the efficacy of sports-based interventions in boosting attention.
  • Tennis training can be a valuable tool for developing and refining attentional skills in athletes.