Upper-limb plyometric vs. traditional strength training for tennis serve power
Official title: Effect of Upper-limb Plyometric Training Versus Strength Training for Enhancing Serve Velocity, Strength, and Power in Competitive Tennis Players
Run by Ibadat International University, Islamabad · NCT07584941 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A randomized trial compares upper-limb plyometric training to traditional strength training to see which better increases serve velocity, strength, and power in competitive tennis players.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years to 30 Years |
| Sex | Men only |
| Enrollment | 46 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Ibadat International University, Islamabad Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Islamabad) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | May 15, 2026 |
| Main results expected | July 10, 2026 |
| Study ends | July 20, 2026 |
| Registry record updated | June 26, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07584941 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are male tennis players aged 18–30 with at least 4 years of systematic tennis training and currently training/competing at a 3+ sessions/week level.
✕Probably not a fit
Participants with recent upper-limb injuries or those not matching the training criteria may see limited or no benefit.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This randomized controlled trial assigns adult male tennis players (18–30) who train at least 3 times per week to either an upper-limb plyometric program or a conventional strength program. Both groups follow structured, supervised training over a defined period, with measurements of serve velocity, upper-limb strength, and power taken at baseline and after the intervention. The study aims to identify which training approach more effectively enhances upper-limb performance relevant to serving. Results could guide coaches and clinicians in selecting evidence-based training strategies for tennis players.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the trial could help players improve serve speed and overall upper-limb performance.
How similar studies have gone: Limited direct comparisons exist for plyometric versus traditional strength training in tennis serve performance, making this study relatively novel in this context.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
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
Where it's running
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Ibadat International University, Islamabad (Iiui)
Islamabad, Pakistan Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Hafsah Gul Khattak, DPT, MS-NMPT — Ibadat International University, Islamabad (Iiui)
- Study coordinator: Sadaqat Saleem, MS. Sports Physical Therapy
- Email: sadaqatsaleem36@gmail.com
- Phone: +923489221909
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.