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....effort, habit , style, emphasis , distraction

....who knows ?

7 years ago. Rating: 7
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I don't know why they grunt. Does it make them feel more powerful? The women seem to do this more than the men. I personally can't stand to listen to it. It's as annoying as fingernails scratching across a chalkboard or a person smacking their food.

But....If it helps them win the game then more power/grunting to them. :))

7 years ago. Rating: 6
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I think it's because it's expected; entertainment as it were......

7 years ago. Rating: 6
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In some cases it is similar to a karate when they exercise their Chi power,,Fast cricket bowlers sometimes grunt when they load up to deliver a ball..at least i used to,,but i was not as loud,as karate or tennis sport people..>>>>>>>><<<<<<<< 

7 years ago. Rating: 5
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They didn't seem to do that until the Williams sisters - - -Venus and what's her name.........

started it.

7 years ago. Rating: 3
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they take so much air in and have to make a sound to get that air back out.

7 years ago. Rating: 3
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