A study of soccer playing ability of female soccer players with varying levels of emotional stability

Abstract

The aim of the present study was to assess soccer playing ability of female soccer players on the basis of their emotional stability. 50 interuniversity female soccer player were purposively selected for this study. Warner soccer skill test was used to assess soccer playing ability of the selected subjects. PEN inventory prepared by Menon (1978) were used to assess emotional stability of selected subjects. Q1 and Q3 statistical technique was used to bifurcate cases in high, low and moderate level of emotional stability i.e. neuroticism. Results obtained from one way ANOVA revealed significant impact of emotional stability on soccer playing ability of female soccer players. It was concluded that emotional stability in female soccer players is the foremost quality for proper execution of basic soccer skills.