Effect of Six Weeks Training on Selected Linear Kinematic Variables for The Development of Smash Ability Among Novice Badminton Players

In this study the researcher analyses the smash of beginner badminton player before and after 6 week training through kinematic analysis. For the purpose of the study, eighteen male students [N=18]were purposively selected from Lakshmibai National Institute of Physical Education, Gwalior; badminton sport group, age ranging from 18 years to 22 years. The subjects were having mean height 169.32 cm, mean weight 59.28 kg and mean BMI of 20.63. For the purpose of the study, the group was further divided into two sub groups, i.e. experimental and control groups. For analysis purpose four linear variables were considered. Height of C.G. at backswing phase and at hitting phase and Gaining height of centre of mass at backswing phase and Losing height of centre of mass at hitting phase were the linear variables. The values of different kinematic variables were analysed by using “Kinovea” 2D motion analysis software. To find out the effect of six weeks training program on kinematic development of beginner badminton players ANCOVA test was used by means of SPSS software package. The level of significance was set at 0.05.