Effect of scaling equipment on U-10 players tennis serve during match-play: A nonlinear pedagogical approach

Effect of Scaling Task Constraints on the Learning Processes of Under-11 Badminton Players during Match-Play

“…On the other hand, previous studies [ 23 , 24 , 27 , 62 ] on this topic and NLP [ 2 ] indicated that it is important to design children’s competitions that facilitate an offensive style of playing [ 23 , 24 , 27 , 62 ]. Following this line, the distance reduction between the baseline and the net and the reduction in the net height can explain the increase of strokes executed in the service zone and close to the net (more offensive areas) in MB.…”

“…Finally, several studies highlighted that a strong limiting factor for learning is net height in child tennis [ 21 , 23 , 24 , 26 , 27 ] and badminton [ 40 ] players. These studies indicate that it is necessary to decrease the net height according to the players’ need and characteristics for optimal development, as a greater number of errors occur when players hit inside the net.…”

“…According to Giménez-Egido et al [ 23 ] and Buszard et al [ 11 ], future research in junior badminton should focus on designing nonlinear competition formats, without relying exclusively on the physical maturity or age of the players; for example, using oversize racquets with slower shuttles in MB conditions. In addition, this type of study should be applied by assessing the psychological factors, such as self-efficacy or satisfaction, that mediate the adequate acquisition of motor and behavioral skills.…”

“…Whereas in racquet sports, most of the research was performed in tennis, to create or redesign the best environment and competition possible for junior tennis players [ 12 ]. Most of the studies have assessed the effect of reducing the net height [ 12 , 23 , 24 , 25 , 26 , 27 ], court size [ 12 , 23 , 24 , 26 , 27 ], playing with small racquets [ 28 ] or a low-compression ball [ 12 , 28 , 29 ] on child players during match-play. Results of these studies showed that the scaling of equipment and playing area improve the players’ match performance, engagement, enjoyment and the development of desirable movement patterns related to motor variability.…”

Editorial: Nonlinear dynamics and networks in sports

“…The Special Issue opens with two papers about racket sports: Tennis and Badminton. Giménez-Egido et al [8] compared two scaled competition formats for under-10 years (U-10) tennis players analyzing serving performances. Twenty players played 40 matches according to the International Tennis Federation's Tennis guide for U-10 players in the stage green (GC) and 40 matches in a modified competition (MC) decreasing net height (from 0.91 m to 0.80 m) and court size (from 23.77 m x 8.23 m to 18.00 m x 8.23 m) with green ball (lower compression ball).…”