Vol. 6, Issue 1, Part D (2020)

Overhead throwing motion is a high velocity, extremely stressful athletic movement. Its repetitive nature places tremendous demands on the entire body, frequently resulting in injury to the throwing shoulder especially in badminton. Exercises used in Thrower’s ten programe are most effective in activating the muscle important to the throwing motion and may be beneficial for athlete’s pre-throwing warm up routine.

Methodology: 10 Subjects were randomly selected who fulfilled the inclusion criteria. Throwing distance was calculated by Medicine ball throw test and Throwing accuracy by Functional throwing performance index the thrower’s ten exercise program is designed to exercise the major muscles necessary for throwing. The program’s goal is to be an organized and concise exercise program. All exercises include are specific to the thrower and are designed to improve strength, power and endurance of the shoulder complex musculature.

Procedure: The thrower’s ten exercise program included Diagonal extension (D2), External rotation at 0-degree abduction, Internal rotation at 0-degree abduction, Scaption with external rotation, Prone horizontal abduction- neutral, Prone rowing, etc

Statistical tool: The collected data were analyzed by paired ‘t’ test to find out significant difference between pre-test and post-test values.

Conclusion: From the statistical results, it can be concluded that there is significant difference in throwing accuracy and throwing distance among 10 badminton players.