Effect of Circuit Training with and Without External Resistance in Combination with Skill-based Conditioning on Selected Game-specific Fitness and Skills of  Under-19 Badminton Players

Mittagadupula Anvesh .

doi:10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i06.62462

Effect of Circuit Training with and Without External Resistance in Combination with Skill-based Conditioning on Selected Game-specific Fitness and Skills of Under-19 Badminton Players

Author(s)	Mr. Mittagadupula Anvesh .
Country	India
Abstract	Abstract: This study investigated the differential effects of circuit training with and without external resistance, when combined with skill-based conditioning, on selected game-specific fitness parameters (agility, speed, explosive power) and badminton skills (short serve accuracy, smash power, net play precision) of under-19 badminton players. Forty-five male under-19 badminton players (mean age 17.2 ± 0.8 years) were randomly assigned to three groups: Circuit Training with External Resistance (CT+R), Circuit Training without External Resistance (CT-R), and a Control Group (CG) that followed their regular badminton training. All three groups underwent a 12-week training program, with the experimental groups incorporating circuit training (either with or without resistance) alongside their regular skill-based badminton practice. Pre- and post-tests were conducted to assess agility (T-test), speed (30-meter sprint), explosive power (standing long jump), short serve accuracy (number of successful serves within target), smash power (smash velocity using radar gun), and net play precision (number of successful drop shots within target). The results revealed statistically significant improvements in agility, speed, explosive power, short serve accuracy, smash power, and net play precision in both the CT+R and CT-R groups compared to the CG. Furthermore, the CT+R group showed significantly greater improvements in speed and explosive power compared to the CT-R group. However, no significant differences were observed between the two circuit training groups for agility and the selected badminton skills. These findings suggest that both circuit training protocols, when integrated with skill-based conditioning, are effective in enhancing game-specific fitness and skills in young badminton players. The addition of external resistance in circuit training appears to provide an added advantage for improving speed and explosive power.
Keywords	Keywords: Badminton, Circuit Training, External Resistance, Skill-Based Conditioning, Game-Specific Fitness, Badminton Skills, Under-19 Players.
Field	Sociology > Sports
Published In	Volume 7, Issue 6, November-December 2025
Published On	2025-12-03
DOI	https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i06.62462
Short DOI	https://doi.org/hbdsgc

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