The goal of this study was to verify the practice time influence and the participation number in different competitive levels about declarative tactical knowledge (DTK) in 111 young tennis players (16,24±5,09 years), and compare DTK level in weekly frequency during the training of these tennis players. The test used to measure DTK was DTKT: Tennis. The results indicate that the practice time in the state competitive level influenced the DTK level (p≤0,049) but the same did not occurred in the national competitive level. Tennis players who compete in national level over 11 tournaments present better DTK level that competitors in state level (p≤0,035). The DTK level did not present any meaningful difference when compared with weekly frequency of training/week. The practice quantity and the competitive level improve DTK level.
Tennis; Declarative Tactical Knowledge; Tournament
