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Very different courts and efforts
The surface, the size of the court, the rallies, the lunges and the frequency of changes of direction strongly differentiate racquet sports.
The exposure considers forward-backward and lateral movements, rotations, serves or strokes, then trajectory uncertainty.
From the ball basket to open play
A fed and predictable situation is not worth a contested point. Rally duration, recovery, score and opponent are added gradually.
The knee's reaction and global fatigue after the session guide the next discussion.
Frequently asked question
Is doubles play always an easier step?
Not always. It sometimes reduces court coverage, but reactions near the net and social or competitive pressures persist.
References
- Bern consensus, 2016Ardern CL et al. 2016 Consensus statement on return to sport from the First World Congress in Sports Physical Therapy. Br J Sports Med.
Accessed August 30, 2026
- Load consensus, 2016Soligard T et al. How much is too much? IOC consensus statement on load in sport and risk of injury.
Accessed August 30, 2026