Author: Mr. Kedar Kumar Barik & Professor Devendra Nath Behera
DOI Link: https://doi.org/10.70798/Bijmrd/03060020
Abstract: The study has been carried out to examine the relationships among playing ability variables, including general fundamental skill, evasion skill, tackling and defensive skill, and offensive skill, in adult sports participants and to analyze the associations between general motor ability parameters (speed, muscular strength, agility, explosive strength, and cardiovascular endurance) and various playing ability variables. A total of 60 participants (N = 60) were randomly selected for the study, with all subjects screened to ensure they were physically fit for the assessments. The study measured playing ability variables, including general fundamental skill, evasion skill, tackling and defensive skill, and offensive skill, alongside general motor abilities such as speed, muscular strength, agility, explosive strength, and cardiovascular endurance. Data collection was conducted in a controlled environment under the supervision of trained professionals, using standardized testing procedures across multiple sessions to reduce fatigue and ensure accuracy. Statistical analysis involved calculating Pearson’s correlation coefficients (r) to evaluate the strength and direction of relationships between variables, with significance levels set at p < 0.05 and p < 0.01. General motor abilities such as speed and cardiovascular endurance showed significant correlations with playing skills, whereas agility and explosive strength showed weaker associations. The findings highlight the importance of fundamental and motor skills in explaining variations in playing performance.
Keywords: Playing Ability, General Motor Skills, Adult, Sports Participants.
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