Author(s): Shivasharanappa Dasappa Ryagi and Dr. CR Bhairaddy

Abstract:
The purpose of the study is to find out the relationship of motor fitness variables with playing ability of intercollegiate Kabaddi players. One hundred intercollegiate Kabaddi players of Degrees colleges affiliated to Gulbarga University those who have represented intercollegiate level tournaments, Karnataka were randomly selected as subjects for this study. The age of the subjects were ranged from 18-25 years. With regard to motor fitness variables speed, explosive strength, cardio respiratory endurance, coordinative ability and flexibility were taken into consideration under the independent variables. The dependent variable Overall playing ability was assessed by touching skills, kicking skills, foot work, catching skills, movement in chin, defensive skills and tactics. Speed was assessed by 50 M Run, explosive strength was assessed by standing broad jump, cardio respiratory endurance was measured by 600 yards Run/Walk Test, Coordinative Ability was assessed by 4 x 10 M. Shuttle Run and flexibility was assessed by sit and reach test. The Pearson Product Moment Coefficient of Correlation was used to find out the relationship between variables. The level of significance was fixed at 0.05 level. The playing ability had a correlation with all selected motor fitness variables. The motor fitness is most essential for development of playing ability of Kabadi players.

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