Effect of plyometric and circuit training on anthropometry of Punjab state basketball players

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to compare the Effect of Plyometric and Circuit training on Anthropometry of Punjab State Basketball Players. The study was delimited to one hundred twenty male basketball players from Punjab. The age of the players ranged from 12 to 16 years. These players were divided into two groups: Experimental Group (n=60) and Control Group (n=60).The Anthropometric variables were measured using standardized equipment before and after a six-week training period. The players of Experimental group were trained for six days per week on alternative days (Plyometric Training on Monday, Wednesday and Friday whereas Circuit Training on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday). Mean and Standard Deviation of the Anthropometry were calculated. However, the Experimental Group showed a sign of improvement in Anthropometry as indicated by the significant value which was greater than Control Group.