Effect of Upper-limb Plyometric Training Versus Strength Training for Enhancing Serve Velocity, S… (NCT07584941) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Effect of Upper-limb Plyometric Training Versus Strength Training for Enhancing Serve Velocity, Strength, and Power in Competitive Tennis Players
Pakistan46 participantsStarted 2026-05-15
Plain-language summary
This study aims to compare the effects of upper-limb plyometric training and traditional strength training on serve velocity, muscular strength, and power in competitive tennis players. Serve velocity is a critical performance factor in tennis, and optimizing upper-limb function is essential for enhancing performance.
Participants will be randomly assigned to either a plyometric training group or a strength training group. Both groups will undergo structured training programs over a defined intervention period. Outcome measures, including serve velocity, upper-limb strength, and power, will be assessed at baseline and after the completion of the intervention.
The findings of this study will help determine the most effective training approach for improving performance in tennis players and may guide coaches, athletes, and rehabilitation professionals in designing evidence-based training programs.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 30 Years
Sex
MALE
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Age 18-30 years (male tennis players).
* Currently training/competing in tennis ≥3 sessions/week.
* Minimum of 4 years of systematic tennis training experience
* Provide written informed consent.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Recent musculoskeletal surgery
* Upper-limb (shoulder/elbow) or lower-limb injury that limits training in past 6 months.
* Participation in structured strength or agility programs outside routine tennis training
* Neurological or cardiovascular disorders or other medical condition contraindicating high-intensity exercise
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
1
Chest Medicine Ball Throw
Timeframe: Baseline and after 8 weeks of intervention
2
Serve Velocity
Timeframe: Baseline and after 8 weeks of intervention
3
1 Repetition Maximum
Timeframe: Baseline and after 8 weeks of intervention