(Raya et al., 2013; Young and Farro

(Raya et al., 2013; Young and Farrow, 2006). Strong
core muscles are required during rapid movements of upper
and lower extremities in different directions around the
court in badminton. In the present study, agility times of
participants were not significantly improved after a sixweek
CST. To our knowledge, the core muscles may be
providing support to lower limbs during IAT. However,
explosive exercises for lower extremities could be more
effective in development of agility