Effect of upper limb plyometric exercise on upper limb strength and speed performance among professional cricket Bowlers – An Experimental Study

Ethical clearance will be obtained from Institutional Ethical Committee & Principal of Dr. Ulhas patil college of physiotherapy. A written informed consent form will be obtained from subjects who are willing to participate. Subject will be screened according to inclusion and exclusion criteria. The aim of the study and its objective will be explained to willing participants. Selected participants demographics details will be taken. The outcome measure Pre plate tapping test for speed and pre closed kinetic chain upper extremity stability test for strength will be recorded.

Six Plyometric exercise will be given for 5days per week for 4weeks of 3sets Repetition: 5reps with 30 second rest between start. 1 ) Theraband external rotation : Attach the theraband at waist level to doorknob. While standing sideways to the door and looking straight ahead, grasp one end of the band and pull the band all the way through until it is taut. Feet are shoulder width apart The elbow is placed next to the side with the hand as close to your chest as possible. Taking the band in the hand, move the hand away from the body as far as it feels comfortable. Return to the start position. 2) Elastic 90/90external rotation: Stand with the theraband attached in front of the you. Keeping the arm elevated to 90°of shoulder and elbow at 90°angle, Rotate the hand and arm slowly backward and then return slowly to start position. 3) overhead soccer throw :Facing a wall, stand along with your feet pointed forward and around shoulder width separate. Hold your chest muscle tissues out and head up. Hold 6lb medicine ball with both hands extended above your head. Throw the ball against the wall when keeping each arms extended out. As the ball bounces back, catch the ball of the wall.And after that get back for start position within controlled manner 4) 9090 External Rotation side throw: Shoulder and elbow at 90°of abduction and elbow flexion. For right arm, stand sideways so that your left side is facing a wall. Keep the right elbow tucked against your right side with the elbow at 90°. Throw a 2lb medicine ball against a wall. Catch the rebounded ball in the same arm position, allowing the arm comfortably stretch back, and then quickly throw the ball again. Do not pause or stop the ball movement after catching it. 5)Bounce a Weighted Ball : Prone on the table with scapula retracted and upper arm supported on the table, position shoulder in 90° abduction and external rotation and elbow in 90° flexion. Have subject bounce a weighted ball on the floor by internally rotating the shoulder. Catch it, moving the shoulder back into external rotation under control. And quickly bounce it again by internal rotating the shoulder 6) Clap Pushups :While on the floor, have the subject perform a forceful prone push up from knees or feet. Get into an arm supported position with your hands positioned beneath your shoulders and fingers spread slightly, ready to push Poise on the toes or balls of your feet to maintain balance throughout the movement. Bend the elbows to initiate the first part of the pushup. Keep the elbows close the body and lower your weight. Reverse the motion by pushing hard through the palms. Just as your arms reach full extension, pull your hands up off the floor. Once you’ve pushed your body up and your hands are off the floor, bring them together in one quick motion in front of chest. Clap hands together catch self with both hands allowing elbows to flex. Quickly perform another pushup. Then after 4 weeks post plate tapping test for speed and post closed kinetic chain upper extremity stability test for strength will be recorded.