Impact of specific training on motor fitness and skill performance variables among hockey players

Abstract

The purpose of the study is to find out the impact of specific training on motor fitness and skill performance variables among hockey players. The subjects were selected from various faculties of Annamalai University, Chidambaram during the year 2017-2018. The age group of the subjects were between 18-23 years. Thirty subjects were selected at random and subjects were divided into two equal groups designed one experimental group and the other Control Group. Thus each group consisted of 15 subjects. Each subject was oriented in the procedure to the administration of the test. Prior to and after the training period the subjects were tested for, speed, strength endurance, dribbling and shooting was measured by 50 meters dash, sit-ups and Stewart Pither's Hockey Skill Tests. The statistical tool were used for the present study is “t” ratio. The result of the study was a significant increase on speed, strength endurance, dribbling and shooting after eight weeks of specific training programme. However the increase was favour of experimental group. There was a significant difference was occurred between experimental and control group after eight weeks of specific training programme.