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Why do tennis players grunt?
Numerous theories, from distracting opponents to releasing tension and improving breathing and rhythm, have been put forward to explain why tennis players grunt.
But while these theories and the benefits they provide are a matter of personal preference, grunting actually has been scientifically proven to give you an edge on the tennis court – by improving your power and velocity.
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Why do tennis players grunt?
Numerous theories, from distracting opponents to releasing tension and improving breathing and rhythm, have been put forward to explain why tennis players grunt.
But while these theories and the benefits they provide are a matter of personal preference, grunting actually has been scientifically proven to give you an edge on the tennis court – by improving your power and velocity.
A YouTube #shorts answering: 'Why do tennis players grunt?'
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Baseline Tennis adds colour and context to the stories behind the game – both familiar and lesser-known.
Standing apart from the maelstrom of the 24/7 news cycle, Baseline Tennis provides informative, engaging and intelligent content on the past, present and future of the game, focusing on the stories that matter.
Our videos combine 3D imagery, motion graphics, archive footage, graphical illustrations and sound, to create rich and vivid storytelling, bringing the viewer immersive profiles of players, tournaments, key moments from history, the skills of the game and major discussion points.
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![Tennis Before the Open Era
Tennis Before the Open Era
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Amateurs versus Professionals. For decades, the fundamental conflict that existed, to a greater or lesser degree, in most major sports that emerged from England at the end of the 19th century.
The distinction was not one of accomplishment or ability, as we might understand now, but had more to do with class.
Amateur was the athletic version of gentleman, a man of inherited means who didnt need to play a sport for money. In a tennis context, having the leisure time to hone one’s skills on court was a sign of status. The professional, on the other hand, had to serve and volley for his living.
Footage:
[1] BFI: Tennis World Championships Open at Wimbledon (1921):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ruTTO9hU_6E&t=23s
[2] urmaddad: 1920s William Tilden Silent Instructional Tennis Vintage Film: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QhCbhDdbqbE
[3] historycomestolife: Wimbledon Tennis Suzanne Lenglen 1925: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qnIGMUAkqcU&t=20s
[4] BFI: Tennis World Championships Open at Wimbledon (1921):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ruTTO9hU_6E
[5] Kodiak CGB: Helen Wills v Suzanne Lenglen:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Thkch28ngyw&t=5s
[6] GammaRayDigital: Tennis - Longwood1940:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1RCv6J7h-LQ
[7] John Meyer: 1960 USLTA River Forest Clay Courts Tennis:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cz3li_tUlok
[8] GammaRayDigital: Tennis match - Possibly Newport, RI, 1960s? 1970s?: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7nd7YqmMyDg
Music:
After The Rain by Silver Maple
From Epidemic Sound
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![Wheelchair Tennis Explained
Wheelchair tennis is all about dynamic movement, on-point positioning and serious racket skills. In this video, we explain the history, the players and the rules of wheelchair tennis.
Wheelchair tennis has come a long way since the 1970s, when Brad Parks and Jeff Minnenbraker realised its potential and set up exhibition matches to gain publicity. This is wheelchair tennis explained.
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Footage:
[1] United States Tennis Association (USTA): USTA Embrace All: Nick Taylor at BNP Paribas Open World Team Cup 2017: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1t2mm3q2kb0
[2] Wimbledon: Wimbledon Wheelchair Points of the Decade:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R_87EQpnK9U&t=371s
Infographics:
[1] Tennis.com: 1976: BRAD PARKS TRIES WHEELCHAIR TENNIS AS THERAPY; A NEW SPORT IS BORN:
https://www.tennis.com/your-game/2015/05/1976-brad-parks-tries-wheelchair-tennis-therapy-and-new-sport-born/54887/
Music:
Shades of Purple by Gregory David
From Epidemic Sound
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Its tennis. But viewed differently.
#wheelchairtennis #dylanalcott #shingokunieda Wheelchair Tennis Explained](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Oxl1HOKZXXM/mqdefault.jpg)
