Question

Samaira is a badminton coach in a school. She has to prepare her team for the upcoming state level tournaments. Hence, she conducts a training session in the school and observes that few players are good in defense but unable to play till the last moment due to lack of strength and endurance.

Suggest a method of training to Samaira that will help her increase the strength and endurance of her players. Support any four reasons for your answer.

Answer 1

Samaira can use the method of Continuous Training/Fartlek Training/Isotonic training/Isometric training to increase the strength and endurance of her players.

Following are the four reasons: 

1. Continuous training involves long durations of a constant activity, which is extremely effective at increasing cardiovascular endurance. It also helps to maintain aerobic fitness.
2. Fartlek training, which consists of changing effort levels and conditions, improves players' speed and stamina and helps them improve their mental toughness and focus.
3. Isotonic exercises involve muscle contractions during movement, such as lifting weights or doing push-ups. Repetitive isotonic activities can also improve muscle strength.
4. Planks and wall sits are examples of isometric exercises, in which muscles contract without moving. Isometric training reduces the chance of injury by strengthening muscles in a controlled, stable manner.

Each of these training methods, Continuous Training, Fartlek Training, Isotonic Training, and Isometric Training, provides various benefits that can help Samara's players build the power and stamina needed to do well at badminton.