Important considerations for Video Taping

Important considerations for Video Taping

Positions for observation Most used for observation of the serve was the side camera view because the angle was best for analysing weight transfer throughout the serving action. For example, the rock and the follow through. The side on view to direction of travel is also best to examine the full travel of the body segments as movement was in a forward motion.

The Back view was used for the ball toss and again the follow through. Viewing from the back showed the amount the angle was off a vertical line that the tennis ball obtained during the ball toss.

The front view was used for stance and follow through which is the weight transfer forward throughout the serve, it showed the changes in body positioning throughout the entire serve.

By zooming in and seeing the tape on the areas of rotation and movement we could see more detailed joint movements. (For example, elbow bending in back swing). Whole body movemen...