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CORE STRENGTH TRAINING IN UNIVERSITY FEMALE TENNIS PLAYERS

TREINO DE FORTALECIMENTO DO CORE EM TENISTAS UNIVERSITÁRIAS

ENTRENAMIENTO DE LA FUERZA DEL CORE EN TENISTAS UNIVERSITARIAS

ABSTRACT

Introduction

Core strength training has been extensively used in competitive sports training, achieving remarkable results in the most competitive sports training by maximizing athletes’ strength and accuracy. It is believed that a specific protocol for female university tennis players can bring the same results.

Objective

Verify the effectiveness of core strength training in the performance of female university tennis players.

Methods

Randomized controlled trial of female university tennis players (n=40) with a specific core strength training protocol versus traditional strength training methods. Changes in tactical skills pre and post-experiment were compared. Descriptive statistical treatment of the collected results was confronted with current literature.

Results

Compared with traditional strength training, core strength training proved to be more conducive to developing core strength in female college tennis players.

Conclusion

Core strength training assists in the development of skills and tactics in female college tennis players. Evidence level II; Therapeutic Studies - Investigating the results.

Strength training; Tennis; University; Athletes

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