JR
jesus ramón-llin
University of Valencia
Valencia, Spain
About this Research Topic
This Research Topic is closed for submissions.
Background
Racket sports, including tennis, table tennis, badminton, squash, and the newly popular padel, are witnessing a resurgence on a global scale. Participation has increased significantly, driven by athletes pushing boundaries and enticing new communities into the fold. While enjoying these sports is accessible at almost any level, achieving excellence requires a deep understanding of a complex web of psychological, physiological, tactical, and social elements. Currently, technological advancements, mental conditioning, and community involvement are revolutionizing these sports, affecting both amateur and elite levels of play. Despite these advancements, gaps remain in our understanding of how these factors contribute collectively to enhancing performance and participation.
This Research Topic aims to address pressing and inspirational questions surrounding the enhancement of performance and psychological aspects integral to modern racket sports. Key objectives include exploring multidisciplinary approaches to high performance and lifestyle optimization, examining the diverse influences shaping these sports, and understanding how digital transformation, diversity, and social inclusion affect athletes and communities alike. By addressing these objectives, the research endeavours to fill the existing knowledge gaps and foster innovation in how racket sports are practiced, supported, and evolved.
To gather further insights into the broad and complex landscape of racket sports, we welcome articles addressing, but not limited to, the following themes:
• Mental health, resilience, and wellbeing across different skill levels
• Digital advances in sports psychology and training through AI, wearables, and virtual/augmented reality
• Innovations in biomechanics, skill development, and movement analysis
• Tactics, teamwork, and coaching strategies for diverse athletic populations
• Promoting inclusive participation, considering age, gender, ability, and global perspectives
Articles in this Research Topic can be of various types, including original research, reviews, and case studies.
Keywords: Racket Sports Performance, Psychological Factors, Technology in Sports, Social Inclusion, Biomechanics and Skill Development
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