Jump and ladder drills may give taekwondo athletes an edge
NCT ID NCT07329374
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study looked at whether adding ladder drills and jump training to regular taekwondo practice improves agility, core stability, and balance. Forty male players aged 18-25 took part in 18 sessions over six weeks. The goal was to see if these exercises help athletes move faster and stay more stable during matches.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- ladder drills and jump training
- What this could lead to
- If effective, these exercises could become a simple addition to taekwondo training to boost agility and balance.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed trial with only 40 players, so results may not apply to all athletes. The exercises are low-risk but may not outperform standard training.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Pakistan Sports Board coaching center
Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan
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