An analytical study of a number of biomechanical variables for the performance of the forehand (straight and diagonal) stroke and their relationship to accuracy for table tennis players

Abstract

The aim of the research is to identify the relationship between a number of biomechanical variables and the accuracy of the forehand (straight and diagonal) stroke. The researchers used the descriptive approach to suit the nature and objectives of the research. The research sample was (6) advanced table tennis players in Nineveh Governorate. The researchers used scientific sources, measurement, testing, technical observation, and kinetic analysis as means of collecting data. Two digital cameras were used at a speed of (240) f/s To study the biomechanical variables, the data were processed statistically using (SPSS) to obtain (arithmetic mean, standard deviation, simple Pearson correlation coefficient, z value for the Kolmakrov-Smirnov test). The researchers concluded a number of conclusions, including: The angle of the elbow joint of the striking arm, and... BMC from the table in the main position played an effective role in obtaining a wider range of motion for the striking arm in both the straight and diagonal forehand to obtain speed and accuracy of the stroke. The linear momentum and kinetic energy of the striking arm were important in obtaining high ball speed in the diagonal forehand larger than the straight forehand.

The researchers recommended several recommendations to developing the skill performance of the (straight and diagonal) forehand stroke.