2025, Vol. 12, Issue 1, Part E

Methods: Thirty inter-collegiate male badminton players from the University of Calicut were randomly assigned to two groups: a control group (CG, n=15) and a plyometric training group (PTG, n=15). While the CG continued with regular badminton training, the PTG engaged in an additional plyometric training program for six weeks, three days per week, with each session lasting at least 45 minutes. Agility was assessed using the T-agility test through pre- and post-intervention measurements. The data were analyzed using a t-test at a 0.05 significance level to evaluate the impact of the training.

Results: The PTG demonstrated statistically significant improvements in Agility (p<0.05) following the intervention. In contrast, the CG showed no significant changes in these performance metrics.

Conclusion: The findings suggest that plyometric training is more effective than regular badminton training in enhancing agility among male players. Incorporating plyometric exercises into training routines can significantly improve athletic performance in badminton.