Effect of SAQ training and detraining induced adaptation on agility performance of badminton players

Abstract

The intention of this study was to examine the effect of SAQ training and detraining induced adaptation on agility performance of badminton players. To achieve the purpose of this study, twenty male badminton specialization students from the Department of Physical Education and Sports Sciences, Annamalai University, Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu, India were selected and they were divided into two equal groups of ten each. The experimental group performed SAQ training and the second group acted as control. After the completion of twelve-weeks training period the subjects of group I and II were physically detrained for thirty days. The pre and posttest data on agility performance was statistically analyzed by applying the analysis of covariance (ANCOVA). The data collected on post experimentation and during detraining were statistically analyzed by using two way (3 x 4) factorial ANOVA with last factor repeated measures. Statistical analysis found significant improvement in agility performance due to SAQ training and significant decline during detraining period.