Discuss how the muscular and nervous systems work together in a skilled tennis serve versus a beginner's tennis serve. (4 marks)
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*PEEL – Structure solution using separate PEEL methods for each side of the argument; [P] Identify the point, [E] expand on the point with a link to question asked, [Ev] apply evidence/examples, [L] linking sentence back to question.
Sample Answer
Arguments for skilled server efficiency:
- [P] Skilled servers utilise automated motor programmes stored in their nervous system.
- [E] These programmes enable rapid, unconscious muscle coordination throughout the serve sequence.
- [Ev] Muscles fire in precise millisecond timing, creating smooth kinetic chains from ground to racquet.
- [L] This automation therefore produces fluid, powerful serves without conscious thought interference.
Arguments highlighting beginner challenges:
- [P] Novice players must consciously control each muscle group during their serve.
- [E] Such deliberate control results in poorly timed muscle contractions and inefficient movement patterns.
- [Ev] Each phase requires mental processing, leading to segmented motions and opposing muscle tensions.
- [L] Consequently, this conscious processing prevents the smooth system integration needed for effectiveness.
*PEEL – Structure solution using separate PEEL methods for each side of the argument; [P] Identify the point, [E] expand on the point with a link to question asked, [Ev] apply evidence/examples, [L] linking sentence back to question.
Sample Answer
Arguments for skilled server efficiency:
- [P] Skilled servers utilise automated motor programmes stored in their nervous system.
- [E] These programmes enable rapid, unconscious muscle coordination throughout the serve sequence.
- [Ev] Muscles fire in precise millisecond timing, creating smooth kinetic chains from ground to racquet.
- [L] This automation therefore produces fluid, powerful serves without conscious thought interference.
Arguments highlighting beginner challenges:
- [P] Novice players must consciously control each muscle group during their serve.
- [E] Such deliberate control results in poorly timed muscle contractions and inefficient movement patterns.
- [Ev] Each phase requires mental processing, leading to segmented motions and opposing muscle tensions.
- [L] Consequently, this conscious processing prevents the smooth system integration needed for effectiveness.