ArticleFrontiers in psychology2024
Effects of left-hand contraction on tennis serve performance.
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Introduction: The tennis serve is commonly executed in high-pressure scenarios, often leading to performance decline; a condition commonly referred to as choking under pressure. One suggested effective method to avert choking involves contracting the left hand. We examined the effects of left-hand contraction on tennis serve performance using a wearable grasping material (polyurethane foam) which can be incorporated into sportswear. Materials and methods: We assigned 40 right-handed skilled tennis players to either the contraction group ( Results: Although neither group demonstrated deteriorated performance on the pressure test, the contraction group experienced an increased number of maximum score achievements under the pressure situation compared with the pre-test ( Discussion: Our results suggest that when under pressure, left-hand contraction may improve performance during tennis serves.
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