Effects of plyometric training on the agility and psychological well-being of amateur badminton players

Badminton requires high physical agility and strong psychological composure to manage rapid directional changes and competitive pressure. While speed, agility, and quickness training methods like plyometrics mirror match demands, research rarely evaluates their physical and psychological effects together. To address this gap, a study examined twelve male amateur badminton players split into an experimental group that completed a three-week plyometric program alongside normal practice and a control group that followed regular training alone. Agility performance and self-reported sport confidence were measured before and after the intervention using time trials and standard inventory scoring to determine if short term jump training simultaneously improves physical movement and mental resilience.