Comparative Study on Explosive Power and Speed between Basketball and Handball Players
Abstract
The purpose of the study was to comparison the explosive power and speed between basketball and handball players. For the purpose of the study, twelve players from each game namely basketball and handball players from St. Johns Hr. Sec.School, Palayamkottai, were purposely selected as subjects and their age ranged from 15 to 18 years. Players who represented interschool level tournaments were selected for this study.
The explosive power and speed were selected as criterion variable. The data were collected on two consecutive days by using standardized test items. The data collected through the administration of the tests from the subjects were analyzed statistically through independent ‘t’ test technique at .05 level of confidence.
On the basis of the findings of the study the following conclusion were drawn. There is no significant difference in Explosive power for Basketball and Handball players. There is no significant difference in Speed for Basketball and Handball players.
Citation
Jancy Merlin M, P. Arthur Daniel “Comparative Study on Explosive Power and Speed between Basketball and Handball Players” International Journal of Current Science Research (IJCSR) e-ISSN: 2454-5422: 12(4): 2026: 21 - 25
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.20158123
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.20158123
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