An analysis on the influence of self-confidence on the performance among hockey players of Karnataka state

Abstract

The purpose of the study was to analyze the influence of self confidence on the performance of hockey players of Karnataka State. To achieve the purpose of the study total 120 hockey player’s samples were drawn for the study from various SAI sports hostels of Karnataka State ranging between 14-16 years of age. The AAPHER Self confidence Tests and SAI Hockey Skill Test (1992) were administered to the subjects. The results of the study concluded that the high self confidence hockey players groups are having very good shooting skills, ball balancing and controlling ability in the hockey game than the low self confidence players group.