DOSE RESPONSE OF PLYOMETRIC TRAINING ON AGILITY IN CRICKET PLAYERS

Aims of Study: From last one decade, advancements in formats of cricket demand agility in the players so that they can play in better way without injury. The aim of this study was to determine which dose of plyometric training is effective to enhance agility in cricket players. Methodology: Randomized Controlled Trial was registered in US clinical Trial registry (NCT04350385). 40 cricket players were recruited in study, out of which n=20 players were placed in experimental group and n=20 players were in control group. Assessments were taken as baseline and after third week and on sixth week through Illinois Agility Run test, T test and Vertical jump test. Data analysis was done through SPSS version 23. Independent t test was used for between group analysis and paired t test for within group. Results: Group comparison through T-agility and Illinois test shows significant effect in experimental group (p>0.009). Post intervention Mean±SD of vertical jump test in experimental group was 31.90±2.55 with significant effect (p=0.001). Limitation and Future Implications: This study can be done on both genders. Players can improve their performance by working on plyometric training and agility. Originality: This was original work and never published before. Conclusion: It is concluded from this study that plyometric training is effective in improving agility of the cricket players. Players can improve their performance by working on plyometric training and agility.

Escalating Intolerance and Psycho-Cultural Warfare: Impact on Pakistans Governance

Prevailing rising of militancy, radicalism, terrorism and extremism in Pakistani society has become a real threat to Pakistan’s solidity and nation’s reliability. Organizations and establishments operating trying hard to restraint the threat but in fact they are the prime prey of terrorism and sustain damage caused by the militant’s group. The entire nation is casualty of killings, explosions, violence, violation of law and order and series of street crimes in the different part of the country. Psychological and cultural warfare which Pakistan is undergoing for last couple of years, is also depriving the country from efficient governance, prosperity and stabilization. The importance of good governance cannot be ruled out especially in this era of globalization, good governance has become an important element to achieve prosperity through social and economic stability. An effort is made to carry out a qualitative research on the presented theme. The study is carried out in a sequence having common understanding and prevalence of increase in intolerance and violence in the society at first level; which is followed by a dissertation on frightening gallop of the nation towards sorts of a cultural diffusion. Such disturbing situation of the society has effected the clans, ultimately putting the state into governance difficulties. The research is carried out by collecting data through (i) available Literature’s review (ii) Classified reports on the subject (iii) interviews of selected experts, think tanks and professionals on the appropriate arena (iv) live evidence from the society. The aim is to draw logical grounds for the decision makers to identify the areas to be focused for providing a respectable and reasonable life to the common citizen of Pakistan through good governance, economic stability, peace and harmony and rule of law.