Core strength may unlock a faster tennis serve – a trial puts it to the test
NCT ID NCT07733869
First seen Jul 29, 2026 · Last updated Jul 30, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This trial tests whether adding core muscle training to a standard shoulder strengthening program can improve flat serve ball speed and accuracy in recreational tennis players aged 18-35. Participants are randomly assigned to shoulder training plus a sham core routine, combined core and shoulder training, or continued tennis training alone. The study measures serve speed with a radar gun and accuracy with a target-based scoring system over 12 weeks.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- a shoulder strengthening program plus core muscle training
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward a more effective training approach for tennis players looking to boost serve speed and accuracy.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial in recreational players, so results may not apply to elite athletes or general fitness. The sham core treatment may not fully isolate the effect.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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BAU activities
RECRUITINGBeirut, Giza, 2356, Lebanon
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Beirut Arab University
RECRUITINGBeirut, Beirut, 1100, Lebanon
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