Comparative Study on the Effectiveness of Plyometric PU and Swiss Ball PU in Badminton Players

Comparative Study on the Effectiveness of Plyometric Push up and Swiss Ball Push up in the Management of Throwing Distance and Accuracy Among Badminton Players

The aim of this study is to find out the comparative effect of plyometric push up and swiss ball push up in the management of throwing distance and accuracy among badminton player.

In previous researches, little literature is available regarding comparison of the effectiveness of plyometric push-up and Swiss ball push-up specifically in the management of throwing distance in badminton players. There is a dire need to explore the comparative effects of these two training methods within the context of badminton. Moreover, Further studies exploring different approaches for throwing accuracy in badminton players are required in the existing researches.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Both Male and Females
• Age 16-30 years
• Sporting activity of minimum 40 minutes thrice a week
• Subjects being engaged in sports that require athlete's arm to be above shoulder height on a repetitive basis during throwing.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Spinal deformity
• Cervical spine pathology
• Glenohumeral subluxation
• Any recent upper limb fracture
• Recent Rotator cuff tear
• Bone disease
• Glenohumeral dislocation