Comparison of explosive leg strength and hand grip strength among collegiate badminton and tennis players

Abstract

Introduction: Tennis and Badminton are popular sports of all ages of group. Although there are numbers of studies examining collegiate players. Hand grip strength is also important component for badminton and tennis players, but not much comparative studies done on explosive leg strength among Badminton and Tennis players.Purpose of Study: Comparison of Explosive Leg Strength and Hand Grip Strength among Collegiate Badminton and Tennis Players.Methodology: This study will examine comparison of explosive Leg Strength and Hand Grip Strength between collegiate Tennis and Badminton players. For Explosive Leg Strength, Standing Broad Jump test was used and for Hand Grip Strength, Hand held dynamometer was used.Result: There is no significant difference seen in Standing Broad Jump test (F = 0.014) and significant difference was seen in hand grip Strength between collegiate tennis and Badminton Players. (F = 0.335).