GAME SPECIFIC DRILLS WITH SAQ FOR BADMINTON: A 8-WEEK INTERVENTION IMPROVES PHYSICAL AND SKILL PERFORMANCE VARIABLES OF SUB-ELITE BADMINTON PLAYERS
S.Harinee, Dr. A.S.Logeswaran
Department of Physical Education, Bharathiar university, Coimbatore-641046
Abstract
Objective: The current study aimed to examine the effects of a 8-SAQ Training program on physical fitness variables and badminton skill performance variables in sub elite players from Coimbatore clubs.
Methodology: To achieve the purpose of the study, thirty (N=30) sub elite badminton players from various academies in Coimbatore district would be selected as subjects. Their age ranged between 14 and 17 years. The subjects were divided into two equal groups fifteen n=15 in each group, namely Experimental group I (n=15) underwent SAQ Training and Group II acted as control group. The investigator did not make any attempt to equate the groups. The control group did not undergo any treatment. The experimental group was given training for period of 8 weeks of SAQ training. Data collected from the two groups before and after the training period were statistically examined for significant improvement using the dependent ‘t’ test. The statistical test was set to be significant if p >0.05 level of confidence.
Results: The results indicated that the physical fitness and skill performance variables, namely speed, agility and forehand smash respectively improved significantly due to the SAQ training.
Conclusion: The SAQ training program was found to be feasible and effective in achieving an optimum level of selected physical fitness variables (speed,agility) and skill performance variables (forehand smash) of girls sub elite badminton players over an 8week training period.
Keywords: SAQ training, Physical fitness attributes, Skill performance and Badminton.
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EPRA International Journal of Research & Development (IJRD)
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Published on : 2026-04-26
| Vol | : | 11 |
| Issue | : | 4 |
| Month | : | April |
| Year | : | 2026 |