Year: 2026 | Month: January-March | Volume: 11 | Issue: 1 | Pages: 138-141
DOI: https://doi.org/10.52403/gijhsr.20260117
Effect of Core Training Versus Plyometric Training on Agility in Volleyball Players Using the Hexagonal Agility Test: A Comparative Study
Dr. Vismaya Milind Paigude (PT)1, Dr. Shreya Sardeshmukh (PT)2, Dr. Shruti Mankar (PT)3, Ketki Patil (PT)4
1PES Modern College of Physiotherapy, Shivaji Nagar, Pune, Maharashtra, India,
2Assistant Professor, Department of Neuro Physiotherapy, PES Modern College of Physiotherapy, Pune, Maharashtra, India,
3Assistant Professor, Department of Cardiovascular and Respiratory Physiotherapy, PES Modern College of Physiotherapy, Pune, Maharashtra, India,
4PES Modern College of Physiotherapy, Shivaji Nagar, Pune, Maharashtra, India.
Corresponding Author: Dr. Vismaya Milind Paigude
ABSTRACT
The present research aimed to compare the impact of core training and plyometric training on agility in young adult male volleyball players using the hexagonal agility test. The study included 28 individuals aged 18–25 years from volleyball clubs in Pune. Participants were randomly assigned to two groups. Group A underwent an eight-week core training program, while Group B received an eight-week plyometric training program, performed twice weekly. Agility was assessed before and after intervention using the hexagonal agility test. Data were analysed using IBM SPSS software, with paired t-tests to assess intra-group changes and unpaired t-tests for inter-group differences. Both groups demonstrated statistically significant gains in agility following training (p < 0.001). The core training group demonstrated a mean improvement of 0.44 seconds, whereas the Group B showed a greater mean improvement of 1.11 seconds. Between-group analysis revealed a statistically significant difference favouring the plyometric training group (p < 0.001). The results reveal that although both training approaches effectively improve agility in volleyball players, plyometric training produces superior improvements. Incorporation of plyometric exercises into volleyball training protocols may enhance agility and overall performance.
Keywords: Agility; Core training; Plyometric training; Volleyball players; Hexagonal agility test; Sports performance