A study on the influence of self confidence on the goal kicking ability of collegiate men football players of Dharawad district

Abstract

The purpose of the study is to assess the influence of self confidence on the AFL Combine Goal kicking test performance of collegiate men football players of Dharawad district. Keeping the objectives in view total 86 football players were drawn from various degree colleges of Dharawad district (86) for the present study ranging between 18-25 years of age. To collect necessary data pertaining to the present study total 86 subjects were administered to selected Self confidence tests. Based on the obtained data the subjects were divided into two equal groups of high and low self confidenceand achievement motivation. Further, the AFL Combine Goal kicking test is administered for predicting the football kicking accuracy under different conditions of football players. There is a significant difference between the high and low self confidence football players group on AFL Combine Goal kicking test performance of Dharwad district football players. The high self confidence football players groups are having very good football kicking accuracy under different conditions than the low self confidence players group.