Effects of Plyometric and High Intensity Interval Training on Sprint Speed, Agility and Power Among Female Fast Bowlers

Effects of Plyometric and High Intensity Interval Training on Sprint Speed, Agility and Power Among Female Fast Bowlers

This study will investigate the comparative effects of plyometric training (PT) and high-intensity interval training (HIIT) on key performance metrics: sprint speed, agility, and power. The research will be conducted as a randomized clinical trial over six months, involving 34 participants recruited from cricket academies.

Participants will be randomly assigned to either the PT or HIIT group. The PT group will perform exercises leveraging the stretch-shortening cycle to enhance explosive power, while the HIIT group will alternate high-intensity activity with recovery periods to improve anaerobic capacity. Standardized tools, including the 40-Yard Sprint Test, Standing Broad Jump, and Agility T-Test, will be used to assess outcomes pre- and post-intervention. Data will be analyzed using SPSS, employing paired t-tests and Mann-Whitney U tests for within- and between-group comparisons

Inclusion Criteria:

• Female fast bowlers age 18-25 years
• Active cricketers with at least 2 years of experience in fast bowling (20)
• Active health status, no history of severe injuries

Exclusion Criteria:

• Any history of chronic injuries, musculoskeletal disorders, or conditions that could be exacerbated by high-intensity exercise.
• Participants not regularly training or competing in cricket.
• Females underwent C-section and or having two children will exclude