Journal of Novel Physiotherapies
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Abstract

Aim & Objective: The purpose of the study was to examine the effect of 4week SAQ protocol on agility and aerobic capacity in junior tennis players. Methodology: Research was carried out on a sample of fifty healthy tennis players from the sports complexes (aged: 14.2±0.9; height: 160.6±6.2cm; weight: 57.3±5 kgs). The players were randomly divided into training group and control group. The training group received four weeks of speed, agility and quickness protocol three days per week and the control group performed their regular training under the direct supervision of the physiotherapist. The pre and post testing for the agility (t-test) and aerobic capacity (cooper test) was done at 0 week and after 4 weeks. Results: The pre-test readings of t-test {training group (11.246±1.09) and control group (10.933±1.093)} and post-test readings were {training group (10.1712±0.93) and control group (10.6848±0.85)} which concluded a significant improvement (0.05). Similarly, with aerobic capacity, training group (24.3152±6.7 vs. 30.1176±8.1) and control group (22.9±6.54 vs. 23.7±6.6). Conclusion: The study concluded that SAQ protocol can improve both the agility and aerobic capacity in tennis players.

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