A comparative study between continental grip and western grip service in lawn tennis among Arakeños, in Mindanao, Philippines

Abstract

Tennis grip techniques play a significant role in the effectiveness of a player's serve, with the Continental and Western grips being among the most commonly used. However, there is limited research on how these grips compare in terms of service performance, particularly among specific populations. This study seeks to explore the impact of the Continental and Western grips on service performance among Arakeños in Mindanao, Philippines. The study aimed to assess the socio-demographic profile of the respondents, focusing on sex and age. It also sought to evaluate the participants' service performance using both the Continental and Western grips, and to determine whether there were any significant differences in performance between the two grips. A descriptive research design was used for this study, with data analyzed through frequency counts and percentages to examine the socio-demographic characteristics of the respondents. To compare the service performance between the two grips, a t-test for independent samples was conducted. The findings revealed a t-value of 1.0032 and a p-value of 0.3298, suggesting that there was no significant difference in service performance between the Continental and Western grips among the Arakeños tennis players. The study concluded that grip choice did not significantly influence service performance among the Arakeños. These results contribute to the understanding of grip preferences in tennis, specifically in the context of Mindanao. Further research is encouraged to explore other variables that might impact service performance in tennis.