Author(s): Dr. Shrikant S Mankar

Abstract:
The purpose of the present study was to determine the relationship between reaction time (auditory & visual) and speed (20 meter sprint time) in male hockey players. A total of 45 male hockey players with an average age, height and weight of 21.38 3.15 years, 170.34 5.79 cm and 64.17 6.45 kg, respectively, volunteered to participate in this study. Each subjects reaction time and speed were measured, and the data analyzed using Pearsons correlation and paired _t tests. There were no meaningful correlations between reaction time and speed in the subjects. However, their auditory reaction times were significantly better than their visual reaction times, and there was a negative correlation between body weight and speed (p< 0.01).

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