Effect of SAQ training on agility and endurance between cricket players

Abstract

The purpose of the study was to examine the effect of SAQ (Speed, Agility and Quickness) training on Agility and Endurance between Cricket players. Forty (40) subjects were selected for the present study from Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya, Bilaspur (C.G.) and their age ranged from 22–28years. The subjects were equally divided into two groups namely experimental and control groups with twenty (20) subjects in each group. Control group did not undergo any training programme rather than their daily routine work. The experimental group was treated with SAQ training. Training was given for a period of six weeks. Training was given on four days (i.e. Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday) in a week. The training session was carried out for 60 minutes which includes warming up and cooling down. Agility was measured through 4x10 yard shuttle run test nearest in seconds and endurance was measured through 12 minute run and walk test in meters. Mean and standard Deviation of the variables were calculated. The data of the selected variables were analysed through Statistical procedure by using ANCOVA. Statistical significance was tested at 0.05 level of confidence. The results highlighted that there were significant difference in agility and endurance between experimental and control groups of Cricket players.