Author(s): Suresh Kumar, Dalwinder Singh and Dolly

Abstract:
The present study was designed to assess the relationship between motor fitness and sports performance among cricketers. Sixty four (N=64) cricketers who secured positions in intercollege competition of Panjab University, Chandigarh were selected as subjects for the present study. The motor fitness variable; shoulder strength, abdominal strength endurance, agility, explosive leg power, speed and cardiovascular endurance were measured by employing pull-ups, sit-ups, shuttle run (4X10Mts.), standing broad jump, 50 yard dash and 600 yard run/walk tests respectively. Pearson’s Product-movement correlation test was used to examine the relationship between motor fitness variables and sports performance among cricketers. The Results of the present study indicated that motor fitness variables positively contribute towards better sports performance among cricketers.

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