Validation of the ITF racket power machine

GOODWILL, S. R., HAAKE, S. J. and MILLER, S. (2007). Validation of the ITF racket power machine. In: Tennis science and technology 3. International Tennis Federation, 113-118.

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Abstract

The International Tennis Federation has a machine in their laboratory for measuring the power of a tennis racket. The machine (codenamed ΜΨΟ) simulates a player's serve and speed gates are used to measure the post-impact ball velocity. In this paper, sample data from this machine is presented and compared to data collected using a high-speed video camera. There is an excellent correlation between the two sets of data, confirming that the ΜΨΟ system is operating correctly. The data from the ΜΨΟ is also compared with data collected using an alternative method of measuring the ball rebound velocity. It was found that the two methods correlate very closely which confirms that the ΜΨΟ machine is a valid tool to measure 'Racket Power'.

Item Type:	Book Section
Additional Information:	Proceedings from the 3rd ITF International Congress on Tennis Science & Technology
Research Institute, Centre or Group:	Centre for Sports Engineering Research
Depositing User:	Carole Harris
Date Deposited:	30 Jul 2010 15:43
Last Modified:	30 Jul 2010 16:43
URI:	http://shura.shu.ac.uk/id/eprint/2231

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