Published: October 22, 2014

A Comparative Study of Selected Motor Abilities of Football and Handball Players

Dr. Sushil Lega
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Abstract

Motor abilities play important role in achieving proficiency in games and sports. It is assumed that with participation in sports, the level of motor ability also improves. For this study 20 male players each for Football and Handball were selected who had played atleast at district level or Inter College level. The age group of subjects was ranging between 18-21 years. Test by Johnson and Nelson (1982) was used to measure motor fitness components. To find out the difference between means of the Football and Handball groups ‘t’ test was applied. From the study it may be concluded that there is no significant difference in the speed variable of Football and Handball players. Differences were observed on arm power, leg- power and agility variables between Football and Handball players but these were insignificant. It was found that Football players are better in speed, leg power and agility whereas Handball players are superior to Football player on arm power.

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Football Handball Motor Abilities                                  
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