Effect of Structured Ramp Warm-Up Protocol on...

Effect of Structured Ramp Warm-Up Protocol on Badminton Players Footwork Performance

Author Name : Lam Cho Wai

ABSTRACT The purpose of this study is to determine and develop and test the effectiveness of a structured RAMP (Raise, Activate, Mobilize, Potentiate) warm-up targeting badminton footwork performance. This study investigates the impact of a structured RAMP warm- up protocol on badminton footwork performance. The research involved 18 participants (9 males and 9 females), aged 18-34 years. A randomized crossover design was employed, comparing the effects of structured and unstructured warm-ups on footwork agility and reaction time. Results indicate that the structured warm-up significantly improved footwork performance, reflected by increase of 2.74%, from 23.75±1.25 to 24.40±1.60 in hits and a decrease of 1.57%, from 2358.40ms ±146.30 to 2321.4ms ±157.00 in reaction time. These findings suggest that the structured RAMP warm-up can enhance both physical and neuromuscular readiness, improving agility and decision-making capabilities. The incorporation of the BlazePod system facilitated objective assessment and validate agility test specifically for badminton footwork performance. The findings hold implications for athletes, coaches, and researchers, emphasizing the significance of structured warm-up routines in improving badminton footwork performance