Abstract
The purpose of the present study was to investigate the effects of resistance training, plyometric training and combined training on speed performance among field hockey players. Forty male field hockey players aged between 18 to 24 years were randomly selected from Madhya Pradesh, India. The subjects were randomly divided into four groups consisting of ten subjects each namely Resistance Training Group, Plyometric Training Group, Combined Training Group and Control Group. The experimental groups underwent their respective training programmes for a period of eight weeks, whereas the control group did not participate in any specific training programme. Speed was selected as the dependent variable and assessed through 50-yard dash test. Pre-test was conducted before the training period and post-test was conducted after completion of the training programme. The collected data were analyzed by applying Analysis of Covariance (ANCOVA). The findings of the study revealed that all experimental training programmes showed improvement in speed performance, however plyometric training produced greater improvement compared to resistance training, combined training and control group.
Key Words: Resistance Training, Plyometric Training, Combined Training, Speed Performance, Field Hockey Players
Author Name:- Dr. Pradnya Karandikar & Dr. Tilak Raj Meena