Author(s): KP Sajeed and Dr. S Manikandan

Abstract:
The purpose of the study was to find out the effect of sand training and SAQ drills on selected motor fitness components on among Lakshadweep badminton players. To achieve this purpose, thirty male players were selected as subjects, their aged between 18 to 25 years; they are studying in the various departments, Calicut University, Lakshadweep. The selected subjects were divided into two equal groups of fifteen subjects each, namely combination of sand training and SAQ drills group and control group. The sand training and SAQ drills group trained for combination of sand training and SAQ drills three sets per exercise per session at 60 to 80% with a progressive increase in load with the number of weeks. Leg Strength and agility were selected as criterion variables and they were tested by using Standing broad jump and shuttle run respectively. ANCOVA was used to find out the significant difference if any between the groups. The results of the study showed that there was a significant difference on Leg strength and agility between combination of sand training and SAQ drills group and control group.

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