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A tennis player has excellent technique but struggles to return fast serves effectively. Which skill-related component of fitness would most directly help improve this aspect of their game?

  1. Reaction time
  2. Coordination
  3. Balance
  4. Muscular power
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Consider Option A: 

  • Reaction time is the interval between perceiving a stimulus (seeing the serve) and initiating a response, which is crucial for returning fast serves.

Other Options:

  • B is incorrect: While coordination is important for tennis, the primary issue described is responding quickly to fast serves, which is a reaction time challenge.
  • C is incorrect: Balance helps maintain proper body position during play but doesn’t directly address the ability to respond quickly to fast serves.
  • D is incorrect: Muscular power would help generate force for returning the ball, but the primary limitation described is responding quickly enough to fast serves.