PNF and Movement 2024; 22(3): 395-405
https://doi.org/10.21598/JKPNFA.2024.22.3.395
Sequence Effects of Balance and Plyometric Training on the Technical Fitness of Badminton Players
Na-Dan Lim, M.Sc.1†⋅Dae-Young Jo, M.Sc.1⋅Kyoung-Yeol Jeong, M.Sc.1⋅Il-Young Yu, P.T., Ph.D.1⋅Soo-Yong Kim, P.T., Ph.D.2⋅Tae-Gyu Kim, P.T., Ph.D.
1Department of Marine-Sports, Division of Smart Healthcare, Pukyong National University
2Department of Physical Therapy, Pusan National University Yangsan Hospital
Correspondence to: †Na-Dan Lim (skeks0688@naver.com)
Received: October 31, 2024; Revised: November 21, 2024; Accepted: November 22, 2024; Published online: December 31, 2024.
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Abstract
Purpose: The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of a 6-week balance and plyometric training regime on the technical fitness of badminton players.
Methods: Twenty-two badminton players (14 males, 8 females) participated in 3 weeks of balance training and 3 weeks of plyometric training in a crossover fashion. They were divided into a Balance Training + Plyometric Training (BTPT) group (n = 11) and a Plyometric Training + Balance Training (PTBT) group (n = 11). Each group underwent alternate training to determine the preconditioning effect of balance and plyometric training, and their technical fitness (agility, quickness, balance, and speed) was measured before, during, and after training.
Results: First, agility showed significant within-group differences by training program for both the PTBT and BTPT groups (p = .003 and p = .001, respectively), and post-hoc analysis showed that both groups were significantly smaller after 3 and 6 weeks than before the training. Second, quickness showed significant within-group differences by training program for both the PTBT and BTPT groups (p = .001 and p = .034, respectively), and post-hoc analysis showed that both groups were significantly larger after 3 and 6 weeks than before the training. Third, equilibrium showed significant within-group differences in both the PTBT and BTPT groups (p = .008 and p = .002, respectively), and post hoc analysis showed that both groups were significantly greater after 3 and 6 weeks than before the training. Fourth, speed showed significant within-group differences in both the PTBT and BTPT groups (p = .005 and p = .006, respectively), and post hoc analysis showed that both groups were significantly greater after 3 and 6 weeks than before the training.
Conclusion: The results of this study confirm that there is no significant impact of balance and plyometric training sessions on the technical fitness of badminton players.
Keywords: Badminton players, Balance training, Plyometric training, Technical fitness

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