Author(s): Manjunatha BC and Manjunatha E

Abstract:
The present study aimed to compare the execution of defensive and offensive skills among state-level kabaddi players from Kuvempu University, specifically from Chikkamagaluru and Shivamogga districts. Sixty male kabaddi players aged between 18 to 27 years participated in the study. Data were collected using standard kabaddi skill tests, including footwork, raiding skills, foot touch reach, raiding footwork, toe touch, defensive footwork, breath-holding capacity, hopping, and shuttle run tests. Statistical analyses were conducted using SPSS software. Significant differences were observed in raiding skills, foot touch reach, toe touch, and shuttle run, whereas no significant differences were found in footwork, defensive footwork, breath-holding capacity, and hopping tests.

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