Author(s): Dr. A Praveen Kumar and Dr. S Saraboji

Abstract:
The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of specific skill training combined with plyometric training and interval training on selected motor fitness variables in college male handball players. Sixty players aged 18-25 years were randomly assigned to four groups: specific skill training with plyometric training (n=15), specific skill training with interval training (n=15), combined training (n=15), and a control group (n=15). The training was conducted five days a week for twelve weeks, with each session lasting one hour. Pre- and post-tests were conducted to assess speed and flexibility. The data were analyzed using analysis of covariance (ANCOVA) and Scheffe's post hoc test. The results showed significant improvements in speed and flexibility among the experimental groups compared to the control group. The adjusted post-test means for speed were 0.08, 0.09, 0.09, and 0.10 for the plyometric, interval, combined, and control groups, respectively (F=48.712, p<0.05). For flexibility, the adjusted post-test means were 25.9, 27.03, 27.53, and 26.59, respectively (F=8.523, p<0.05). The findings suggest that specific skill training combined with plyometric or interval training can effectively enhance speed and flexibility in college male handball players. Further research is recommended with larger sample sizes, different age and sex categories, and additional variables to confirm and expand upon these results.

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