Combined effect of core training and speed training on speed and agility among male kabaddi players

Abstract

The purpose of the study is to find out the combined effect of core training and speed training on speed and agility among inter collegiate kabaddi players. To achieve the purpose of the present study thirty male kabaddi players studying in various departments and colleges of Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan group of institutions, Perambalur, Tamil Nadu, in the age group of 18 - 25 years were selected as subjects. They were divided into three groups, in which, Group - I (n=15) underwent core training with speed training, group – II (n=15) acted as control, who did not participate any special training apart from their regular routine activities. Prior to and after the exercises period the subjects were tested for speed and agility. explosive power. Speed was measured by 50 meters dash and agility measured by T-test. Analysis of covariance (ANCOVA)was applied to know the significant mean difference between experimental and control group on speed and agility. It is concluded that twelve weeks of core training with speed training showed an impact on speed and agility in experimental group.