Effect of shadow shuttle training on improving agility performance in badminton players

Abstract

This study aimed to examine the effectiveness of shadow shuttle training in improving agility performance among university badminton players. A quantitative experimental design using a one-group pretest–posttest approach was employed. Twelve active badminton club members participated in a six-week structured shadow shuttle training program conducted three times per week. Agility performance was measured using the SEMO Agility Test before and after the intervention. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, Shapiro–Wilk normality test, and paired sample t-test with a significance level of 0.05. The results revealed a significant reduction in agility time from 13.04 ± 0.75 seconds at pretest to 11.95 ± 0.63 seconds at posttest (p < 0.05). The mean improvement of 1.09 seconds indicates that shadow shuttle training effectively enhances change-of-direction ability. These findings suggest that shadow shuttle exercises, when applied progressively and systematically, can serve as an evidence-based training method for improving agility performance in badminton players. The study supports the integration of structured shadow shuttle training into regular badminton practice programs.