Effects of Agility Ladder Training on Football Players

Football world has been using new techniques to have edge in competitions. One such tool is agility ladder that involve repetitive series of high intensity in and out movements between rungs' and is made out of two nylon straps with plastic rungs spaced 15-18 inches, but it can also be made by using home supplies of PVC pipes or ropes or simply sticking tape on floor. The standard ladder is 10 yards long. It is used to improve speed, balance, coordination, power and agility. But it is not limited to only these qualities, it's a multipurpose equipment with which sport specific skills can be improved. For footballers it can be used to improve dynamic balance, flexibility and running performance.

Inclusion Criteria: 1. Age: 18 to 30 years. 2. Physically fit and healthy footballer players 3. Not more than two mis-attempt during Star Excursion balance test. - Exclusion Criteria: 1. Players with any lower limb injuries 2. Players with history of any chronic diseases. 3. Players with history of any congenital deformities. 4. Players with any other systemic diseases or musculoskeletal issues. -