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| Introduction |
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PART ONE PHYSIOLOGY OF RACKET SPORTS |
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1 A metabolic characterisation of singles tennis |
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3 | (7) |
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2 Investigation of exercise intensity in male singles lawn tennis |
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10 | (4) |
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3 Seasonal variability in physiological strain: matching performance to demand |
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14 | (7) |
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4 Fluid replacement needs of young tennis players |
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21 | (7) |
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5 Cramps, heat stroke and abnormal biological responses during a strenuous tennis match |
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28 | (4) |
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6 Physiological demands of training in elite badminton players |
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32 | (6) |
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7 Physiological evaluation of specific training in badminton |
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38 | (6) |
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8 Physiological effects of squash participation in different age-groups and levels of play |
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44 | (7) |
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PART TWO FITNESS IN RACKET SPORTS |
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9 Development of an on-court aerobic test for elite badminton players |
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51 | (5) |
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10 A phosphate decrement test for adolescent racket sports players |
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56 | (5) |
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11 Influence of physical fitness specific to the game of tennis, morphological and psychological factors on performance level in tennis in different age groups |
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61 | (8) |
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12 A comparison of profiles between county and club female tennis players |
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69 | (3) |
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13 Physiological profiles of squash players of different standards |
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72 | (4) |
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14 The physiological profile of elite junior squash players |
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76 | (5) |
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15 Determination of pre-season physiological characteristics of elite male squash players |
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81 | (8) |
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PART THREE BIOMECHANICS OF RACKET SPORTS |
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16 The biomechanics of tennis stroke production |
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89 | (9) |
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17 A three-dimensional analysis of the tennis serves of National (British) and County standard male players |
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98 | (5) |
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18 A biochemical analysis of the tennis serve, examining the effect of altering the foot fault rule |
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103 | (4) |
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19 A biomechanical analysis of the double-handed grip forces |
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107 | (6) |
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20 Three-dimensional cinematographic analysis of the badminton forehand smash: movements of the forearm and hand |
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113 | (8) |
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PART FOUR RACKET SPORTS EQUIPMENT |
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21 An ergonomic evaluation of the shoe-surface interface in badminton |
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121 | (4) |
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22 Computer aided design of rackets |
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125 | (9) |
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23 Computer aided prediction of the vibration and rebound velocity characteristics of tennis rackets with various physical properties |
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134 | (6) |
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24 The effectiveness of damping material in reducing impact shock in the tennis freehand drive |
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140 | (6) |
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25 Ball dynamic characteristics: a fundamental factor in racket dynamic optimization |
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146 | (9) |
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PART FIVE SPORTS MEDICINE |
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26 Elbow injuries in tennis |
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155 | (26) |
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27 Injuries in junior lawn tennis players |
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181 | (3) |
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184 | (2) |
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29 Forces in a badminton lunge movement |
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186 | (4) |
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30 Incidence of anaemia among the Irish tennis squad |
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190 | (5) |
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31 Isokinetic leg strength before and after replacement of Ligamentum Cruciatum Anterior |
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195 | (8) |
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PART SIX PSYCHOLOGY OF RACKET SPORTS |
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32 Psychological preparation in racket sports |
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203 | (9) |
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33 Mental training for junior tennis players resident at the Rover L.T.A. School, Bisham Abbey 1987--1993: Issues of delivery and evaluation |
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212 | (9) |
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34 How effective are psychological techniques used to enhance performance in tennis? The views of some international coaches |
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221 | (5) |
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35 Anxiety state of tennis players: a comparative study |
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226 | (2) |
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36 Athletic identity of national level badminton players: a cross-cultural analysis |
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228 | (4) |
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37 The effectiveness of quantitative and qualitative feedback on performance in squash |
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232 | (6) |
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38 A computerised analysis of female coaching behaviour with male and female athletes |
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238 | (6) |
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39 Expert knowledge structures for racket play |
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244 | (5) |
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PART SEVEN MATCH ANALYSIS |
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40 Computerised notation of racket sports |
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249 | (8) |
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41 A comparison of playing patterns of elite squash players, using English scoring and point-per-rally scoring |
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257 | (3) |
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42 Winning squash: predicting championship performance from a priori observation |
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260 | (6) |
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43 The service in lawn tennis: how important is it? |
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266 | (6) |
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44 Surface effect on elite tennis strategy |
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272 | (7) |
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| Index |
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