Effect of SAQ training on speed and dribbling ability of men hockey players

Objective: The principal objective of this study was to investigate effect of SAQ training on speed and dribbling ability of men hockey players. Participation: Thirty male hockey players were randomly selected S.S.D.M. College, Kovilpatti, Tamil Nadu, and their age ranged between 18 to 21 years old. Method and Measures: The subjects were randomly assigned to two equal groups (n=15) namely experimental group and control group. Experimental group underwent SAQ training for a period of six weeks and control group did not participate in any kind of protocol-related exercises under supervision or SAQ training. The variables such as namely speed and dribbling ability were selected as dependent variables. Pre and post-assessment random group design was used for this study. Statistical technique: The dependent ‘t’ test was applied to determine the difference between the means of two groups. To find out whether there was any significant difference between the experimental and control groups. To test the level of significant of difference between the means 0.05 level of confidence was fixed. Results: The result of the study shows that, there was a significant improvement takes place on speed and dribbling ability of hockey players due to the effect of six weeks SAQ training and also concluded that, there was a significant difference exists between experimental and control group. Conclusion: SAQ training can also be used to help improve sports skill performance, as it can help to develop speed and