Effects of Battle Rope Training Program On Bocce Throwing In Young Adaptive Bocce Players

Overview

This randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the effectiveness of battle rope training in enhancing athletic performance among young adaptive bocce players aged 10 to 18 years. A total of 18 participants with physical disabilities qualifying them for adaptive sports, capable of following instructions and without recent injuries or surgeries, will be randomly assigned to either an experimental group undergoing structured battle rope training or a control group continuing regular bocce training. The 8-week intervention, conducted three times per week, focuses on improving upper body strength, endurance, and coordination. Pre- and post-intervention assessments will include bocce throwing accuracy and distance, grip strength, number of rope slams in a set time, and shoulder endurance, with a dynamometer used to measure strength metrics. Data will be analyzed using SPSS version 23 to determine the impact of battle rope training on performance and fitness in adaptive sports

Detailed description

Adaptive sports offer individuals with physical disabilities opportunities for competitive and recreational engagement, promoting physical fitness, social interaction and overall wellbeing. Among these sport, bocce stands out as a precision ball sport similar to bowling, requiring players to develop fine motor skills, coordination and upper body strength for effective throwing. Enhancing upper body strength, coordination and endurance is crucial for improving performance in bocce especially for adaptive players who may have physical limitation. This study aims to provide evidence for the incorporation of battle rope training into the training routines of young adaptive bocce players. Positive results could lead of the broader adoption of battle rope exercise, thereby enhancing athletic performance and physical fitness in adaptive sports. This study will be randomized controlled trial. It will include 18 young adaptive bocce players aged 10 to 18 years who meet the inclusion criteria, such as having a physical disability that qualifies them for adaptive sports, being able to understand and follow instruction, and having no recent injuries or surgeries that would contraindicated exercise.

Participant will be randomly assigned to either the experimental group, which will undergo a structured battle rope training or the control group which will continue with their regular bocce training regimen. The battle rope training program will be designed to enhance upper body strength, endurance, and coordination and will be conducted three times a week for 8 weeks pre and post intervention will include measurement of bocce throwing performance, especially accuracy and distance, as well as upper body strength and endurance tests, such as grip strength, the number of rope slams performed in a given time and shoulder endurance tests. Dynamometer is used to measure weight and pull forces.

Data will be analyzed through SPSS version 23

Interventions

• Other battle rope training
  Battle rope training is a dynamic, high-intensity exercise involving heavy ropes to improve strength, endurance, and coordination. It primarily targets the upper body, including the shoulders, arms, and core, through rhythmic, wave-like movements. This training is adaptable and effective for enhancing functional fitness in both general and adaptive athletes.
• Other Bocce Throwing
  Participants in the control group will engage in regular bocce training sessions as per their usual routine. These sessions will focus on standard bocce drills and techniques without additional battle rope exercise. A warm- up activity used in every training session and a proper warm-up should include Aerobic activity and Dynamic stretching . 15 to 20 repetitions of each exercise.

Primary outcome measures

• Bocce Throwing Performance [Time frame: baseline,6th week]
• Grip Strength measurement bt Dynamometer [Time frame: baseline,6th week]
• Rope slams in 30 seconds [Time frame: baseline,6th week]
• upper Limb Functional Index [Time frame: baseline,6th week]

Eligibility criteria

Inclusion criteria

• Young adaptive bocce players aged between 10 to 16 years.
• Diagnosed with a disability that qualifies them for adaptive sports participation.
• Ability to comprehend and follow instructions related to the study protocol

Exclusion criteria

• Recent injuries or surgeries that affect upper body function or overall physical activity.
• Non-compliance with the study protocol or inability to participate regularly in training sessions
• Severe cognitive impairments that hinder understanding of instructions and participation in assessment

Criteria are shown verbatim from the registry (in English). Final eligibility is always assessed by the study center.

Healthy volunteers: No

Study design

Allocation

Randomized

Model

Parallel assignment

Masking

Single blind

Primary purpose

Other

Study locations

Pakistan · 1 center

• Rising Sun Insititute — Lahore

Publications

• Chen WH, Yang WW, Lee YH, Wu HJ, Huang CF, Liu C. Acute Effects of Battle Rope Exercise on Performance, Blood Lactate Levels, Perceived Exertion, and Muscle Soreness in Collegiate Basketball Players. J Strength Cond Res. 2020 Oct;34(10):2857-2866. doi: 10.1519/JSC.0000000000002661. PMID 30024481

Identifiers

NCT: NCT06955065 · REC/RCR&AHS/24/KHADIJA KIRAN

Primary sources (government registries)

• ClinicalTrials.gov (US NIH)

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