Acceleration Drills and Change in Direction Drills on Agility, Speed and Performance in Squash Players

Comparative Effects of Acceleration Drills and Change in Direction Drills on Agility, Speed and Performance in Squash Players

Squash match play is characterized by fast and frenetic movements, making the development of agility and speed crucial for players. The majority of movements in squash involve only 2 or 3 steps, emphasizing the need for quick and explosive movement execution.

It is a randomized clinical trial with non-probability convenience sampling technique. The sample size of the study is 28. It will be conducted in Punjab Squash Association in Lahore within 6 months after approval of synopsis. Group A will receive acceleration drills in 15-minute sessions for 6 weeks. 3-5 days per week with moderate to high intensity. Group B will receive change in direction drills (15-minute sessions) for 6 weeks, 3-5 times a week, with moderate to high intensity. The collected data will be analyzed in Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) 25.0. If data will be normally distributed, then parametric; if not normally distributed, then non-parametric.

The aim of the study is to compare the effects of acceleration drills versus change in direction drills on agility, speed, and performance in squash players.

The objective of my study is to determine comparative effects of acceleration drills and change in direction drills on agility, speed, and performance in squash players.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Age between 18 - 30.
• Only male players will be included.
• Players actively playing from last one year.
• Consistent play at a B/C or higher league level (adjust based on local/national ranking system)

Exclusion Criteria:

• Non-athletic population.
• History of recent injuries or medical conditions that would contra-indicate training.
• Players with any musculoskeletal injury.
• Players with any spine related issues.
• Players with shoulder pathology.