Effect of Functional Training on Hitting Quality in Badminton Players

Abstract

Introduction: The importance of physical training in badminton is reflected in the quality of technical and tactical movements in the field, improving the athlete the physical strength enough as support and the level of physical fitness necessary for their sports performance, reducing sports injuries and, mainly, increasing their hitting rates. Objective: Study the effect of functional training on the hit rate in badminton players. Methods: Bibliographic and experimental research methods were used through the ITN badminton technical level test and the functional movement screening system (FMS). The effect of functional training was compared and analyzed considering baseline return quality and functional movement quality of 12 young badminton players. Results: Compared to the pre-test, the mean baseline reaching depth and accuracy statistical score increased significantly after the 8 weeks of functional training (P<0.05); the control group baseline depth and accuracy test score improved slightly but not significantly (P>0.05). Conclusion: Young badminton players who add functional training to physical training demonstrate more relevant impacts on their hitting rates. These exercises have also demonstrated that they can strengthen muscles and increase shoulder, hip, and knee flexibility. Level of evidence II; Therapeutic studies - investigating treatment outcomes.

Effects of high-intensity interval training on strength, speed, and endurance performance among racket sports players: A systematic review

“…To succeed, athletes in this field must possess a blend of speed, strength, and exceptional aerobic endurance [6,7]. During competitions, the body alternates between periods of high-intensity work, using intramuscular phosphate and glycolysis to replenish energy stores and restore homeostasis [8,9]. The ATP-CP energy system is vital for brief bursts of energy and shifts as energy demands change during the match.…”

“…Some studies have analyzed athletes' technical movements during competitions, showing that the thighs push against the ground to convert gravitational, elastic, and chemical energy into kinetic energy [17][18][19]. The energy transfer from the lower to the upper limbs is facilitated by the core area, involving a continuous muscle contraction, thereby making strength vital for performance [8,12,16].…”

“…Furthermore, quick movements and reflexes are crucial for racket sports. Excellent speed allows for more effective court coverage and better-timed strikes [8,23]. Thus, speed is important for both defending against and launching attacks [24,25].…”

“…The scientific method of strength training serves as the optimal guideline for enhancing athletes' sports performance [28,29]. Racket sports are categorized as middle-level in terms of exercise intensity, necessitating attention to both the anaerobic and aerobic capacities of athletes [8,12,30]. One study demonstrated that racket-playing athletes experienced an increase in average blood lactate levels as match intensity escalated [25].…”

“…Additionally, HIIT stimulates the production of anabolic hormones like testosterone and growth hormone, which are instrumental in muscle protein synthesis and, consequently, in muscle growth and hypertrophy [19]. HIIT also induces metabolic stress and causes microtears in muscle fibers, triggering physiological responses that promote anabolic signaling and growth factors, leading to increased muscle strength and hypertrophy [8,12,46]. HIIT engages both aerobic and anaerobic energy systems, offering athletes the opportunity to enhance their speed and power in racket sports by targeting high-strength muscle fibers [8,47].…”