Author(s): Dr. Shrikant S Mankar

Abstract:
The purpose of the study was to find out the role of yogic exercises on Softball players. This study may provide a general guideline for sportsperson. By adopting yogic way of life performance can be developed. The sample of the present study was 75 Softball Players of Karnal and Panipat, Haryana. The age ranged between 17 to 22 years. These students through yogic training Asanas, Anjali Mudras, Badha Padmasana, Dhanurasana, Ustrasana, Setubandh Asana and Sarvangasana etc., daily practices one hour yogic exercises. The yogic exercises improve their mental and physical health, reduces stress and anxiety, calms the brain, improves balance, provides flexibility in the hands, fingers, wrists and arms. The yogic exercises helps in keeping the spine erect, useful in constipation and improves digestive power. It is beneficial in arthritis, it improves agility and strength. In the end of the study we can say that yogic exercises effects more on Agility and Strength of Female Softball Players.

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