Agility Ladder Research Articles

Agility Ladder Training Combined With Plyometric or Multidirectional Speed Drills: Short-Term Adaptations on Jump, Speed, and Change of Direction Performance in Young Female Volleyball Players.

The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of agility ladder training combined with plyometric or multidirection speed drills, on performance in young female volleyball players. Seventy-six young female volleyball players were randomly distributed into 3 maturity-matched groups: (1) the agility ladder + plyometric drills group, (2) the agility ladder + multidirection speed drills group, and (3) the control group. Both experimental groups followed a 6-week training program, twice weekly, in addition to the regular volleyball training sessions, while the control group participated only in the regular volleyball training sessions. Assessments pretraining and posttraining included countermovement jump, 20-m sprint, and agility T test.Results: Both experimental groups improved T-test performance (P < .005) but only agility ladder + multidirection speed drills group outperformed the control group (P < .05). Agility ladder training programs combined with either plyometric or speed drills can improve change of direction performance in young female volleyball players but only the combination of agility ladder with multidirection speed drills is more effective than volleyball training per se. The small effectiveness of these protocols may be attributed to the short training period, or to the fact that training elements were combined in a single session. This hypothesis remains to be further investigated.

The effect of agility ladder training on the agility of Yogyakarta DanceSport athletes

The effect of agility ladder training on the agility of Yogyakarta DanceSport athletes

Development of a Multi-Modal Agility Ladder System for Sports Training

Development of a Multi-Modal Agility Ladder System for Sports Training

Comparison of Ladder Training Versus Plyometric Training on Agility &amp; Speed among Vadodara Cricket Players: An Experimental Study

Background: Cricket is the second most popular sport in the world, right behind football, and it is played between 105 nations that are members of the ICC. In cricket, speed plays an essential role as the faster the speed generation the more the number of singles taken &amp; saved during fielding. Agility is required in the infield of cricket because fielders are closer to the batsmen and have less time to react.Ladder drills improve footwork &amp; coordination in players performance level which makes players easy to catch, strike or block or tackle. In Agility Ladder, jumps are performed without obstacles &amp; in multidirectional ways with fast ground contact time. Aim: To compare the effect of Ladder Training versus Plyometric Training on agility &amp; speed among cricket players. Method: 38 male cricket players (under -19) were selected by convenient sampling. Participants who met the inclusion criteria were randomly allocated into two equal groups: Ladder Training group and Plyometric Training group. Baseline data was collected by Illinois agility test &amp; 40m Sprint test. The training duration was 3 sessions/week for 6 weeks. Results:The data was analyzed using paired – t test for within group and Unpaired – t test for between group. Results showed that both the training methods produced significant improvement in agility &amp; speed performance but ladder training method showed statistically significant difference in agility (p&lt;0.0001) &amp; speed (p&lt;0.0002) than plyometric training. Conclusion: The present study concludes that Ladder training has an added advantageous effect for improving speed and agility in cricket players over plyometric training.

Influence of agility ladder training with lead-up activities on selected skill performance variables of volleyball players

Influence of agility ladder training with lead-up activities on selected skill performance variables of volleyball players

The Effect of Agility Ladder Training on the Sickle Kick Speed of Pencak Silat Athletes of the Loyal Heart Brotherhood Terate Ngawi Branch

Sickle kick is a kick technique that is not easy for a martial arts athlete to do, this kicking technique is more difficult compared to direct kicks or straight kicks. The sickle kick requires flexibility and speed, as well as proper practice. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of agility ladder training method on the sickle kick speed of pencak silat athletes PerFraternity Setia Hati Terate (PSHT) Ngawi Regency. This type of research is a pseudo-experimental research that uses a non-equivalent posttest only control group design. The sample used in this study was 10 athletes divided into experimental and control classes. This data collection technique uses tests and measurements of sickle kick speed, the data that has been collected is processed and analyzed with descriptive statistics and uses t-tests to determine the results of research hypotheses. The results of this study have found that there is an effect of agility ladder training on sickle kick speed. This is indicated by a significant value (2-tailed) 0.004 &lt; 0.005 then H1 is accepted and H0 is rejected. Scores from the sickle kick speed test results were average for the experimental group of 25 and for the control group of 20. So this means that the average experimental group &gt; control group, so it can be concluded that the agility ladder training method can have an influence on the speed of the pencak silat sickle kick of the Brotherhood of Loyal Heart Terate Ngawi Regency

The Effect of Plyometrics Exercise through Agility Ladder Drill on Improving Physical Abilities of 13–15-Year-Old Volleyball Players

Study purpose. The purpose of this study was to test the plyometrics training method through agility ladder drills to increase leg muscle power, agility, and aerobic endurance in 13-15-year-old volleyball players. Materials and methods. The research method used was an experiment with a one-group pretest-posttest and pretest-posttest control group approach. The participants were 30 male volleyball players weighing 57-67 kilograms and 157-170 cm in height. Vertical jump, agility t-test, and multistage fitness test were used in this study. Data gathering methods included observation and tests, while data analysis methods included descriptive analysis, Wilcoxon, and Mann-Whitney nonparametric analysis. Results. Descriptive data revealed a difference in the mean value of the pretest and posttest of the experimental group. Furthermore, it also showed a difference in the mean value of the experimental and control groups. In the Wilcoxon test, the value of Asymp. sig(2-tailed) was 0.006&lt;0.05, agility was 0.001&lt;0.05, and endurance was 0.001&lt;0.05. In the Mann-Whitney test, the value of Asymp. sig(2-tailed) was 0.416&gt;0.05, agility was 0.00&lt;0.05, and endurance was 0.00&lt;0.05. Conclusions. In the experimental group, the posttest score is higher than the pretest score on power, agility, and endurance. In volleyball players aged 13-15 years, there is a significant effect, with the experimental group outperforming the control group in terms of power, agility, and endurance. As a result, one of the recommended exercises for young volleyball players is the plyometrics training method using an agility ladder drill.

Effect of 10 Weeks Agility Ladder Training on Agility Performance among Female Wushu Players

The main purpose of this study is the effect of 10 weeks agility ladder training on agility performance among female Wushu players. This study found that 10 weeks of agility ladder training can promote the agility performance of wushu players aged 10-11 years. Agility plays an important role in the performance of wushu players. This study found that agility ladder training is a good exercise to develop agility ability among 10-11 female wushu players. Therefore, coaches could be considered to integrate agility ladder training into routine training.

Growth Hormone, Insulin-Like Growth Factor 1, Testosterone and Cortisol Responses to a Single Bout of Agility Ladder Exercise (ALE) in Water Polo Athletes: A Randomized Controlled Field Trial

Growth Hormone, Insulin-Like Growth Factor 1, Testosterone and Cortisol Responses to a Single Bout of Agility Ladder Exercise (ALE) in Water Polo Athletes: A Randomized Controlled Field Trial

Improving Agility Performance Among Athletes by Jami Agility Table (JAT)

Context: A model of agility ladder tool was designed in the current study to increase cognitive-motor performance in athletes with more advantages over conventional agility ladders. Objectives: The aim of this study was to develop agility tool for athletes using Jami agility table (JAT) which has been the latest training model by creating mental challenge and recruiting muscle movement units for agile performance of sports skills. Methods: In this descriptive-analytical study, a systematic review of agility development methods were presented to improve psychomotor performance in athletes and then the JAT agility table model was introduced. Based on the JAT, a special code is designed in order to develop agility both physically and mentally aspects, and athlete is always engaged with new algorithms of movement. Results: One of the exclusive functions of JAT, is to increase contextual interference in the performance of motor skills which increases reaction time (RT) in athletes significantly. Laterality detection and empowering non-dominant hemisphere is one of the applications of the JAT, which ultimately increases the comprehensive development of the central nervous system (CNS). Conclusions: The most important aspect of JAT is based on increasing contextual interference and random learning in learners and athletes. Additionally, neuromuscular coordination is one of JAT functions which would improve agility performance in athletes. JAT mechanism has been designed based on Movement algorithm models. In such a training model, which imposes a better cognitive function on the learner and athlete to create better motor memory, the process of constant algorithms is converted into variable and instantaneous algorithms, resulting in more reliable motor outputs.

Improving Agility Performance Among Athletes by Jami Agility Table (JAT)

Context: A model of agility ladder tool was designed in the current study to increase cognitive-motor performance in athletes with more advantages over conventional agility ladders. Objectives: The aim of this study was to develop agility tool for athletes using Jami agility table (JAT) which has been the latest training model by creating mental challenge and recruiting muscle movement units for agile performance of sports skills. Methods: In this descriptive-analytical study, a systematic review of agility development methods were presented to improve psychomotor performance in athletes and then the JAT agility table model was introduced. Based on the JAT, a special code is designed in order to develop agility both physically and mentally aspects, and athlete is always engaged with new algorithms of movement. Results: One of the exclusive functions of JAT, is to increase contextual interference in the performance of motor skills which increases reaction time (RT) in athletes significantly. Laterality detection and empowering non-dominant hemisphere is one of the applications of the JAT, which ultimately increases the comprehensive development of the central nervous system (CNS). Conclusions: The most important aspect of JAT is based on increasing contextual interference and random learning in learners and athletes. Additionally, neuromuscular coordination is one of JAT functions which would improve agility performance in athletes. JAT mechanism has been designed based on Movement algorithm models. In such a training model, which imposes a better cognitive function on the learner and athlete to create better motor memory, the process of constant algorithms is converted into variable and instantaneous algorithms, resulting in more reliable motor outputs.

INVESTIGATION OF THE EFFECT OF FOOT TRAINING USING THE AGILITY LADDER ON DRIBBLING SKILLS IN FOOTBALL

&lt;p&gt;The aim of this study is to investigate the effect of agility ladder using foot movements on the dribbling skill in football. 48 person aged between 8 and 15 were included in the study as a voluntary basis. A total of 4 groups were formed from the volunteers: 8-11 ages control (n=12), 8-11 ages experimental groups (n=12), 12-15 ages control (n=12) and 12-15 ages experimental groups (n=12). The training program was applied to children studying in football schools during the year. Before the normal training programs, specially planned agility ladder exercises were performed for 8 weeks, twice a week, for the athletes in the experimental group. Only normal football training program were performed to the control group. The zigzag-dribbling test was applied before and after the 8-week training program to determine the dribbling speed and skills of the volunteers. The obtained data were analyzed using the SPSS 20 package program. Paired Samples T Test was used in the analysis of the pretest-posttest data applied to the groups, since it showed normal and homogeneous distribution. One Way ANOVA test was applied to the data sets showing normal and homogeneous distribution between the groups, and Tukey HSD test was used to determine the significance in which group. As a result of the analysis of the data obtained, there was no statistically significant difference between the pre-test and post-test results of the control groups, while a statistically significant difference was found between the pre-test and post-test results of the experimental groups. When the pre- and post-test results between the groups were compared, a statistically significant difference was found between the control group and the experimental group in favor of the experimental groups. As a result, it can be said that agility ladder training contributes to the development of dribbling skills of children in the lower age group.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt; Article visualizations:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="/-counters-/edu_01/0953/a.php" alt="Hit counter" /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

Effects of Plyometric Training with Agility Ladder on Physical Fitness in Youth Soccer Players.

The aim of this study was to assess the effects of plyometric training with an agility ladder on components of physical fitness in youth soccer players. A total of twenty male under-13 soccer players were randomly assigned to a plyometric training group with an agility ladder (n=10) or a control group (n=10). Before and after training intervention linear sprint test (5 m, 10 m, 20 m), vertical jump ability (squat jump, countermovement jump and countermovement jump with arms), agility test, and slalom dribble test were assessed. The plyometric training with agility ladder was applied two times per week over six weeks. Data were analyzed using linear mixed model. The plyometric training group showed significant improvements (p<0.001) from pre-test to post-test in countermovement jump, countermovement jump with arms, and slalom dribble test. In the control group, no significant enhancements were obtained in all performance tests (p>0.05). The between-group analysis showed significant differences in countermovement jump with arms (p=0.03), but no significant differences (p>0.05) were found in squat jump, countermovement jump, sprint, agility test, and slalom dribble test. In conclusion, the short-term plyometric training with agility ladder seems to be ineffective and not time-efficient to improve physical fitness in youth soccer players. However, the interpretation of these results must be understood within the sample size limitations.

The colour we wear: Impact on self-predicted and actual motor performance

The effect of colouron different aspects of performance has been the subject of substantial research interest, and red had been shown to have varying effects on not only performance, but perceptions as well. This study examined the effect of apparel colour on self-predicted and actual motor performance. Thirty-six young adults (18 females, 18 males; 20.4 SD 1.32 years old), who had no experience in football, performed a task consisting of an agility ladder drill and football shooting, in each of three bib colours (red, blue, black). Self-predicted and actual performances were measured on the dimensions of shooting accuracy and kicking power. A significant effect of colour on self-predicted shooting accuracy was found. Participants expected themselves to shoot less accurately when they were wearing a red bib, compared to when wearing blue and black bibs. No effect of colour on actual performance was found and no significant interaction was found between colour and sex. The findings suggest that wearing red could reduce users’ expectations of their performance in a novel motor task; there is no effect on actual performance.

Effectiveness of Agility Ladder Drills on Some Physical Variables and the Level of Technical Performance of some Dismounts on High Bar Apparatus in Gymnastics

Effectiveness of Agility Ladder Drills on Some Physical Variables and the Level of Technical Performance of some Dismounts on High Bar Apparatus in Gymnastics. Dr: Shady Mohamad Alhenawy This research aims to identify the effectiveness of agility ladder drills on some physical variables and the level of technical performance of some dismounts on high bar apparatus in gymnastics, and the experimental approach was used using the experimental design for the pre-post measurement of one group to suit the nature of the research, the research sample was chosen Intentionally from the gymnastics team at the Qassim University, and the basic research sample included (10) players, while the exploratory study consisted of (2) players with the aim of selecting the appropriate agility ladder drills and codifying their training loads, and the most important results were that the agility ladder drills used during the skill setting on high bar apparatus has a positive impact on the physical variables and the level of technical performance of the skills under discussion, as the improvement rate for the bass test of dynamic balance (34.8%), and the improvement rate in the stork stand test for static balance (29.2%), and the improvement rate in the agility test (27.6%), while the improvement in the level of technical performance of Back Somersault Tucked, (26.4%), reached The improvement rate for Back Somersault Piked (23.8%), Back Somersault Stretched (19.3%), and the researcher recommends the use of agility ladder drills to improve and develop the technical performance level of dismounts on high bar apparatus in gymnastics

Effects of Training with an Agility Ladder on Sprint, Agility, and Dribbling Performance in Youth Soccer Players.

The aim of this study was to examine the effects of coordination training using an agility ladder compared with a control group on physical fitness and technical performance in youth soccer players. Eighteen male youth soccer players (age: 12.2 ± 0.4 years; body height: 158.3 ± 10.8 cm; body mass: 45.0 ± 8.0 kg) were randomly assigned to an agility ladder group (n = 10) or a control group (n = 8). The intervention program was carried out three times a week over six weeks. Before and after the training period, the 10 m sprint, 20 m sprint, dribbling speed test, agility test, and slalom dribbling test performances were assessed. Within-group analysis showed significant improvements (p < 0.005) in 10 m and 20 m sprint performance from the pre- to the post-test for the agility ladder group (-2.39% and -2.10%) and the control group (-2.54% and -1.44%). No significant differences (p > 0.005) were found from the pre- to the post-test in the dribbling speed test, agility test, slalom dribbling test, and skill index. In the between-group analysis, there were no differences between the agility ladder group and the control group in any variable. In conclusion, the findings of this study suggest coordination training with an agility ladder does not seem to be effective to improve physical fitness and dribbling. Therefore, this information could be beneficial to players and coaches for programming tasks during soccer training sessions.

The Effects of Agility Ladders on Performance: A Systematic Review.

The goal of this systematic review was to evaluate the effects of exercise programs using agility ladders and to assess the quality of available evidence. Search was conducted in October of 2019 using the following databases: Cochrane Library, PEDro, PubMed, Scopus and Web of Science. Study eligibility criteria included randomized trials or randomized controlled trials using agility ladders drills. Participants were healthy humans of any health status. The study appraisal and synthesis methods followed the revised Cochrane risk-of-bias tool for randomized trials (RoB 2) and a qualitative synthesis of the main results of each study were applied. Only five studies met our criteria, lasting between 4 and 8 weeks. Only two studies evaluated the effects of ladder drills on more than one dimension. Lack of description of the specific exercises that were used limits reproducibility of current studies. With one exception, the articles had low risk of bias for most domains. Despite the widespread popularity of agility ladder drills, research is scarce and problematic, with poorly described protocols and mostly unidimensional performance measures. Claims that agility ladders improve agility and other physical skills is premature, given the nature and quality of existing research.

A Training Program Using an Agility Ladder for Community-Dwelling Older Adults

A Training Program Using an Agility Ladder for Community-Dwelling Older Adults

Improving lower limb muscle power, agility, and aerobic endurance in healthy adolescent boys through plyometric exercises and agility ladder drills

Improving lower limb muscle power, agility, and aerobic endurance in healthy adolescent boys through plyometric exercises and agility ladder drills

Effect of agility ladder exercises on agility of participants extracurricular futsal at Bina Darma University

The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of agility ladder training on the agility of the student of the futsal extracurricular Bina Darma University Palembang. The research method used in this study is a quasi-experimental method. The design of the research design used in this study was one group pretest-posttest design. A sample of 24 people participated in the Bina Darma University futsal extracurricular activity. The technique of collecting data uses an agility test instrument, namely Illinois Agility Run. The element of agility is very dominant in helping students gain student fitness. Usually students who are fit are characterized by good physical condition (agility). Agility in students is very useful to develop students’ skills in any field of sports in general, and can help students master the physical education subjects related to agility. The results of the study revealed that the average score of agility pretest obtained by students was 19.05 seconds while for the average value of posttest (final ability test) student agility was 18.99 seconds. Normal and homogeneous distributed data because the results of the Kolmogrov Smirnov test and the data homogeneity test show that the large sig value is 0.05, so that it is continued with the paired t-test results obtained that the t-count value 1.930 is greater than the t-table 1.714 at a significant level of 0.05%. Thus it can be concluded that there is a significant influence agility ladder training for agility at participant’s futsal extracurricular Bina Darma University of Palembang.