Vol. 7, Issue 2, Part F (2025)

The objectives of this research study were
1.    To identify the level of anxiety and its relationship to the accuracy of the serve among tennis students at the University of Babylon.
2.    To identify the relationship between anxiety and the accuracy of the serve in tennis.
The researcher used a descriptive approach, employing survey methods, normative studies, and comparative studies to measure the anxiety of the University of Babylon tennis students. The sample consisted of (14) students, (10) of whom were randomly selected, representing a sample size of 71%. After distributing the anxiety scale questionnaire, the tests were administered, and the researcher reached the following conclusions
1.    There is a significant and inverse correlation between the accuracy of the serve and the anxiety of the research sample.
2.    Students with a higher level of anxiety had weaker serving than their peers.
3.    Students with a lower level of anxiety had better serve accuracy than their peers.
The recommendations are
1.    Emphasize serving drills under varying challenging conditions.
Emphasize the importance of adequate psychological preparation for students to minimize the impact of anxiety on skill performance.