A study of speed ability among football and hockey male players of Bilaspur Chhattisgarh

Abstract

The aim of the present study is to compare the speed ability among male Football and male Hockey Players of Bilaspur (C.G). For the present study 38 male players were selected during the state championship. Between the age group of 14-16 years i.e. 19 male Football and 19 male Hockey Players of Chhattisgarh who have taken part in the District sports and games during the year 2013-14 were taken for the study. The 50 meter run test was used to assess the speed among Football and Hockey Players. The results of the study show that the Football is having very good speed compare to the Hockey Players. It is recommended that Football and Hockey players must be given good speed training to enhance the performance.