VR tennis training: a new way to improve your game?
NCT ID NCT07356427
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether practicing tennis in virtual reality (VR) can help college players feel more confident, focused, and motivated. 180 students were split into two groups: one did VR tennis training for 8 weeks, and the other did traditional coaching. The researchers measured things like self-belief and enjoyment to see if VR offers extra benefits beyond regular practice.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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180 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Sep 2025
- Finished
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Nov 2025
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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18 to 26 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Undergraduate students aged 18-26 years * Enrolled in Physical Education or Sports Science programs at Hezhou University * Completed at least two semesters of formal tennis instruction * Basic tennis proficiency (able to perform forehand, backhand, and serve) * Willing to participate in the 8-week training program * Able to provide written informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Visual impairments that could not be corrected and would preclude VR headset use * History of photosensitive epilepsy or seizure disorders * Vestibular disorders or severe motion sickness * Current participation in competitive tennis programs at regional or higher levels * Prior experience with VR-based sports training systems * Any musculoskeletal injury preventing full participation in tennis training
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Hezhou University
Hezhou, Guangxi, 542899, China
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