Effects Of Plyometric Training Program On Speed And Agility In Young Cricketers

Primary outcomes

1. Speed Test (10 meter sprint test)

   Time frame: 8 Weeks

   Speed tests are typically used solely to measure an athlete's linear speed capabilities. More specifically, the 10-metre (m) sprint test is used to measure acceleration. Before the introduction of timing gates, speed tests were typically officiated using stopwatches, though stopwatches are still useful and can be used reliably, the use of timing gates is highly recommended and essential when precision is required.

   As the 10m sprint test measures acceleration from a static position, it is a common testing protocol as a large majority of sports often involve such short-distance sprint movements. Sports that include any form of short-distance acceleration should often include a 10m sprint test in their performance testing battery.

2. Agility T-Test

   Time frame: 8 Weeks

   the T-Test is a test of agility for athletes, and includes forward, lateral, and backward running. equipment required: tape measure, marking cones, stopwatch, timing gates.

   Test setup: Set out four cones Procedure: The subject starts at cone A. On the command of the timer, the subject sprints to cone B and touches the base of the cone with their right hand. They then turn left and shuffle sideways to cone C, and also touches its base, this time with their left hand. Then shuffling sideways to the right to cone D and touching the base with the right hand. They then shuffle back to cone B touching with the left hand, and run backwards to cone A. The stopwatch is stopped as they pass cone A. Take the best time of three successful trials to the nearest 0.1 seconds.