<![CDATA[This study employs a quantitative approach with a correlational design. It is designed to examine the relationship between emotional intelligence and reaction speed in relation to groundstroke ability. The sample for this study was drawn from the population using purposive sampling. The purposive sampling technique involved a sample size of 10 participants. The research instruments for emotional intelligence and reaction speed were measured using the Ruler Drop Test, whilst groundstroke performance was assessed using a specific test. The data analysis techniques employed in this study included descriptive and inferential statistics. Inferential analysis was conducted using the Pearson Product-Moment correlation test. Results of the Pearson Product-Moment correlation test. The results of the study on the relationship between emotional intelligence and reaction speed showed a correlation coefficient of -0.479 with a significance level of 0.161 (where 0.161 > 0.05); the relationship between emotional intelligence and groundstrokes showed a correlation coefficient of 0.608 with a significance level of 0.062. Furthermore, the relationship between reaction speed and groundstrokes yielded a correlation coefficient of -0.766 with a significance level of 0.010. A correlation coefficient of -0.766 indicates a strong negative relationship between reaction speed and groundstrokes. The significance value of 0.010 is less than 0.05. Given that the R-squared value is 0.661, it can be concluded that the combined influence of reaction speed and emotional intelligence on groundstrokes accounts for 66.1 per cent of the variation, whilst the remaining 33.9 per cent is influenced by other factors not examined in this study.]]>
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