The Contribution Rate of Certain Cognitive and Visual Abilities to the Performance of Forehand and Backhand Skills in Tennis

Authors

Maryam Abduljabbar Khudair, College of Physical Education and Sports Sciences for Women, University of BaghdadFollow
Huda Shihab Jari, College of Physical Education and Sports Sciences for Women, University of BaghdadFollow
Wissem Dhahbi, High Institute of Sport and Physical Education of Kef, University of Jendouba, Tunisia, Police College, Training Department, QatarFollow
Fatih Hazar, School of Physical Education and Sports, Bitlis Eren University, TürkiyeFollow

Abstract

The significance of the study lies in identifying a scientific and objective indicator that clarifies the extent to which key cognitive and visual abilities contribute to skill performance in tennis. This enables coaches and instructors to design scientifically based educational and training units that incorporate these abilities according to their level of contribution, thereby positively impacting technical performance. The abundance of stimuli in tennis and the difficulty of controlling performance, due to the sport's ongoing developments, require a high level of cognitive and visual abilities. The researchers aimed to examine the problem of inadequate organization in educational content, where one aspect is emphasized over others, and the actual contribution rates of these abilities remain unknown, despite their being fundamental in a sport that demands high levels of concentration, attention, and movement variability. The study aimed to identify the percentage contribution of selected cognitive and visual abilities to the performance of the forehand and backhand strokes in tennis, and to examine the relationship between these abilities and skill performance. The researchers used the descriptive method with a survey and correlational approach. The sample consisted of 30 third-year female students from the College of Physical Education and Sport Sciences for Women at the University of Baghdad. Cognitive and visual tests selected by experts were administered after confirming their validity. The results showed that cognitive and visual abilities play an active role in the performance of the forehand and backhand strokes. Kinesthetic perception, attention, and depth perception made notable contributions, confirming their effectiveness in improving the tennis skill performance of the students. and this achieves one of the sustainable development goals of the United Nations in Iraq which is (Quality Education)

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Recommended Citation

Khudair, Maryam Abduljabbar; Jari, Huda Shihab; Dhahbi, Wissem; and Hazar, Fatih (2025) "The Contribution Rate of Certain Cognitive and Visual Abilities to the Performance of Forehand and Backhand Skills in Tennis," Modern Sport: Vol. 24: Iss. 2, Article 3.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54702/2708-3454.2059