Exploring the Impact of Shuttlecock Feeder-Based Training on Biomechanical Characteristics in Para-badminton Athletes

Year 2025, Volume: 8 Issue: 2, 217 - 226, 25.04.2025

Nirmaladevi G , Saravana Prabha Rajendran , Mrunalini Venugopalan , Kalaivani K

https://doi.org/10.33438/ijdshs.1582630

Abstract

Purpose: The study intended to investigate the impacts of four weeks of shuttlecock feeder machine-based training with biomechanical parameters on the playing ability of para-badminton players. Methods: Para-badminton sports classes, six wheelchair players (WH1) in the first classification and ten wheelchair players (WH2) in the second classification, together with a total of sixteen beginner badminton players from the Coimbatore region in Tamil Nadu State, were the subjects of this study. The experimental group (EG; n = 8) and the control group (CG; n = 8) were the two equal groups in which the subjects were randomly allocated. Kinovea software-based assessment on the angle of contact - pre and post-contact phase through Y1 Sports Camera was utilized. Following the pretest, the trainer administered four weeks of intervention to the experimental group, and meanwhile, a mid-test was conducted. A post-test was executed for the experimental group after a one-week intervention through a Badminton Robot V – 328 (Badminton Shuttlecock Feeder Machine). The data gathered for the control and extramental groups on the specified criterion variables, namely playing ability, pre and post-shuttlecock contact angle, and prior, during, and after data, were subjected to statistical analysis of Repeated measures ANOVA. Findings: There was a progressive improvement in both playing ability and biomechanical variables after the pre-test, during (p < 0.01) and post (p < 0.01) intervention. Conclusion: The results indicated that the badminton shuttlecock feeder-based intervention promotes playing ability among Para-badminton players.

Keywords

Badminton shuttlecock feeder , WH1 Sport class wheelchair players , Wheelchair Propulsion

Ethical Statement

Research Proposal No. IHEC/22-23/PE-02 approved by the Institutional Human Ethics Committee on 05-01-2023.

Supporting Institution

Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Women, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India

Project Number

Research Proposal No. IHEC/22-23/PE-02

Thanks

I am pleased to submit the manuscript for your consideration. I believe this research aligns with the scope of your journal and offers valuable insights for coaches and Para-Badminton athletes seeking to improve performance. Additionally, publishing this manuscript in your reputed journal would be particularly helpful and essential for my Doctor of Philosophy dissertation. I look forward to your feedback and hope the manuscript meets the high standards of your publication.

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