Effect of Plyometric Training on Upper Body Muscular Strength among College Level Basketball Players

Abstract:

The purpose of this study to find out the effect of plyometric training on upper body muscular strength among college level basketball players. To achieve the purpose of this study, 30 basketball players (women) from Annamalai University, Chidambaram, Tamilnadu, India were selected. Their age will range from 18 to 25 years. The selected subjects will be divided into two groups and consisted of fifteen subjects. Group 1 will undertake plyometric training for three days per week for the period of six weeks. Group 2 will act as control who will not participate any special training apart from their regular physical activities in their day to day life. The experimental group participated for a period of six weeks and the post-tests were conducted. The subjects were tested prior to and after the experimentation on upper body muscular strength. The variable to be used in the present study was collected from all subjects before they have to treat with the respective treatments. It was assumed as pre-test. After completion of treatment they were tested again as it was in the pre-test on all variables used in the present study. This test was assumed as post-test. Analysis of covariance (ANCOVA) was used to test the treatment effect of the training programmes on all the variables used in the study. It was observed that the six weeks of plyometric training have significantly improved the upper body muscular strength among college level basketball players.

Author Name : Dr. R. Venkatachalapathy

Keywords: Basketball, Muscular Strength, College, Plyometric.