EFFECTS OF ADDITIONAL TRAINING WITH ABDOMINAL BRACING TECHNIQUE ON THROWING PERFORMANCE IN MALE TENNIS PLAYERS
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The main objective of this study was to investigate the effects of 6-weeks additional training with abdominal bracing technique in throwing performance and core stability in male tennis player. Twenty male tennis players aged between 14-18 years with imbalanced muscle condition from Troops tennis academy and Lawn Tennis Association of Thailand (LTAT) were recruited. Participants were randomly assigned into 2 groups. The 1st group (From troops tennis academy) performed additional training with abdominal bracing 3 times per week with usual training routine, while the 2nd group performed usual training routine for 6-week. Before and after 6weeks of training, throwing performance and core stability were determined. Data were analyzed by using paired t-test. The results, after 6 weeks of training, Core stability in the Trunk flexor and the trunk lateral flexor (Rt.) group increased significantly (p < .05) in the target group, Throwing performance and core stability in the Trunk lateral flexor (Lt.) group decreased significantly (p <. 05) in the control group. Conclusion A 6-week additional training with abdominal bracing technique is enhancing the balance of core stability and maintaining throwing performance in male tennis player.
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