Can unpredictable balance drills make tennis players faster and more stable?
NCT ID NCT07590674
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether reactive balance training—using unpredictable movements that force quick corrections—improves dynamic stability and agility more than standard balance exercises in competitive tennis players aged 18-25. Sixty-four participants will be split into two groups and train for six weeks. Researchers will measure balance with the Y-Balance Test and agility with the 505 Agility Test before and after training to see which approach works better.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- Reactive balance training (unpredictable perturbation-based exercises) versus conventional balance training (static and controlled exercises)
- What this could lead to
- If reactive balance training proves more effective, it could give tennis coaches a better way to improve players' balance and agility, potentially reducing injury risk and enhancing performance.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study with only 64 participants, so results may not apply to all athletes. The training is non-drug, so risks are low, but the benefit over conventional training may be small or nonexistent.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 64 people
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- Started
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May 2026
- Expected to finish
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Jul 2026
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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18 to 25 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Male and female competitive tennis players aged 18-25 years. * Minimum 2 years of regular tennis training experience. * Currently training at least 3 sessions per week (minimum 60 minutes per session). Exclusion Criteria: * Recent injury (last 3 months) * Neurological, balance or vestibular disorders * Previous surgery * Participation in any structured balance, neuromuscular, plyometric, or agility training program outside regular tennis practice during the study period. * Use of ankle/knee braces or orthotic devices that may influence balance performance.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Ibadat International University, Islamabad (Iiui)
RECRUITINGIslamabad, 46000, Pakistan
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