This study utilizes literature review and video analysis to investigate the technical and tactical characteristics of Niu Jvda, the top-ranked Chinese men’s singles soft tennis player, in international competitions. The objective is to identify performance limitations and provide theoretical insights to enhance the competitiveness of Chinese men’s singles soft tennis. The findings are as follows: (1) Niu demonstrates weaknesses in service games, with suboptimal quality in first- and second-court serves and low scoring efficiency on wide-angle placements, resulting in difficulty maintaining control. (2) His return game is superior to his serve, with the first four shots constituting the primary scoring phase. First-court returns exhibit higher quality and tactical coordination than those from the second court, with a significantly greater success rate in wide-angle transitions compared with inside-angle placements. (3) He adopts an aggressive playing style, excelling in short rallies (5–10 shots) but becoming increasingly passive in prolonged exchanges (>10 shots). His tactical repertoire is diverse, employing both forehand and backhand drives and slices during rallies, while capitalizing on opportunities to finish points with net play, including smashes and volleys. (4) His overall strategy prioritizes fast-paced attacks, balancing scoring efficiency with a heightened risk of unforced errors, necessitating strong psychological resilience.Recommendations: (1) Enhance serve quality and improve post-serve transition speed to gain control over service games. (2) Strengthen second-court backhand returns and optimize return placement strategies. (3) Refine backhand techniques and incorporate variations in placement and tempo to increase offensive efficacy. (4) Improve aerobic endurance to maintain shot quality in extended rallies.

Soft tennis;Men’s singles;Technical and tactical analysis

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DOI： https://doi.org/10.62639/sspjiess25.20250203

Published： 2025