Book review: Baiget, E. & Moreno, M.  (2024). Nuevas tendencias en el entrenamiento en tenis. Modelo basado en la acción de juego

M. Crespo Celda

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Crespo Celda, M. (2024). Book review: Baiget, E. & Moreno, M. (2024). Nuevas tendencias en el entrenamiento en tenis. Modelo basado en la acción de juego. Apunts Educación Física y Deportes, 158, 63-63. https://doi.org/10.5672/apunts.2014-0983.es.(2024/4).158.07

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The book Nuevas tendencias en el entrenamiento en tenis. Modelo basado en la acción de juego, belonging to the Motriu Actual collection and published by the National Institute of Physical Education of Catalonia (INEFC) and the University of Lleida (UdL), is a significant contribution to the field of physical activity and sports sciences in general and tennis in particular. The authors, Ernest Baiget and Miquel Moreno, experts in the field, present a work that is not only academically rigorous and with updated content, but also of great practical use for coaches, physical trainers and students.

The Motriu Actual collection is characterized by publishing texts that combine information with research, and this book is no exception. With a clear and accessible approach, the authors manage to connect with a wide audience interested in improving tennis performance. The book explains the scientific bases and practical applications of a solid methodology for tennis training, highlighting the importance of understanding this process as a complex interaction between scientific foundations and practical experiences. Throughout the text, the most relevant evidence on teaching and training systems and models is reviewed and updated, covering technical, tactical and conditional factors of tennis.

One of the most notable contributions of this work is the paradigm shift it proposes towards more integrative and comprehensive models, focused on improving the playing action of tennis. This holistic perspective is crucial for developing training strategies that are effective and tailored to the individual needs of players. The use of abundant self-explanatory graphic material, such as images and tables, facilitates the understanding of the concepts and allows an immediate practical application of the methodological proposals. This makes the book a valuable tool for both academic learning and implementation on the track or gym. Furthermore, the theoretical framework presented serves as a reference for professional development, providing coaches and physical trainers with a solid foundation on which to build their training programs. The book is positioned both as an essential reference work and guide in the field of tennis.

In conclusion, Nuevas tendencias en el entrenamiento en tenis. Modelo basado en la acción de juego is a work that stands out for its scientific quality and its practical applicability, contributing significantly to the advancement of knowledge in sports training. 

ISSN: 2014-0983

Published: October 1, 2024