INFOKARA RESEARCH ISSN NO: 1021-9056 Influence of Resistance Training Associated With Skill Training on Drag & Leg Thrust and Footwork among Kabaddi Players Dr.S.Arumugam Assistant Professor Department of Physical Education and Sports, Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Abishekapatti, Tirunelveli, Tamilnadu, India, Pin Code: 627012 [email protected] Abstract: The present study aim was to find out the influence of resistance training associated with skill training on drag & leg thrust and footwork among kabaddi players. To attain the purpose of this study, twenty male kabaddi players were randomly selected as participants from (Participated from Inter-school Competition) were selected from Kamarajar Government Higher Secondary School, Tirunelveli, District, Tamilnadu, India during the academic year 2018-2019. Their age were ranged from 15 to 17 years. The selected participants were randomly divided into two groups such as group ‘I’ underwent resistance training associated with skill training (n=10) and group II act as control (n=10). Group ‘I’ underwent resistance training associated with skill training for three alternative days per week and one session per day for six weeks period. Group ‘II’ was not exposed to any specific training but they were participated in regular activities. The data on selected criterion variable on drag & leg thrust and footwork were assessed through standardized test items such as drag & leg thrust and footwork tests. The collected data were statistically analyzed by using dependent-‘t’ test and Analysis of Covariance (ANCOVA) was fixed at 0.05 level of confident. All the data were analyzed by used SPSS-22 version statistical package. It was concluded that the resistance training associated with skill training group were significantly improved on drag & leg thrust and footwork when compared than control group and also made significant differences among experimental and control groups. Key Words: Resistance training associated with skill training, Drag & Leg Thrust, Footwork I. INTRODUCTION Kabaddi is one of the most popular games in India and its unique origin can be traceable in the early Indian history. Many regions of India claim the credit for originating it and that would perhaps indicate that the game has been popular in many parts of the country for a long time ago [1]. The present form of Kabaddi is entirely different from that of the ancient, as changes occurred in the rules and regulation of the game in different periods. At present the game turns more defensive in nature even though it demands a great deal of fitness from the players [2]. Traditionally Kabaddi players were chosen based on the individual skills such as riding, holding and catching. Selection of the best players of the Kabaddi is done from subjective observation of playing performance during selection trials. In addition, their performance in past years was also discussed and then the final team was selected [3]. Resistance training is useful to develop strength. It focuses on selecting particular exercises, performing specified repetitions for each exercise, and using specific amounts of weight for each lift. Resistance training over time causes a general increase in the number, diameter, and density of collagen fibres [4]. Resistance training is a vital component of all fitness programmes for individuals who exercise for the health benefits. Of course, athletes in sports require strength and power while undertaking weight lifting, bodybuilding and sprinting with the help of resistance training [5]. Sport skills are voluntary, coordinated tasks with sport-specific goals. Learning basic movement skills is the first step toward learning sport-specific skills for athletic performance. There are broadly two categories of skills that a kabaddi player needs to learn are offensive skills and defensive skills. For example, during a raid, a raider must try to touch the antis with the maximum use of his limbs [6]. Sports Specific Trainers can help improve strength, flexibility and stamina to improve performance in specific sports. Skill training is all about developing physical conditions to improve Volume 8 Issue 11 2019 1372 http://infokara.com/ INFOKARA RESEARCH ISSN NO: 1021-9056 performance and skills at a particular sport. Also understanding the needs of the game training practicing at the correct pace in order to meet sports requirements [7]. Drag & Leg thrust is another type of leg touch which is a combination of toe touch and foot touch. Raiders with quick reaction ability can use this skill to advantage. Sudden leg thrust is applied by sliding the attacking leg from side wards to reverse or forward to sideward making a second attack during the same execution of the technique, which can take the antis by surprise and is very influence in the bonus line game [7]. Foot work is another fundamental raiding skill akin to toe touch with similar application method and principles. However, the salient difference between both the skills is that in toe touch the raider tries to touch the antis with his toe while in foot touch, the raider uses his complete foot. During the execution of this skill, the raider drags his thrusting leg towards the antis, which is known as a ‘slip’ in Kabaddi. This ‘slip’ helps the raider cover more area in the opponents’ court which has an advantage over toe touch [9]. II. PURPOSE OF THE STUDY The purpose of the study was to find out influence of resistance training associated with skill training on drag & leg thrust and footwork among kabaddi players. III. METHODOLOGY The present study aim was to find out the influence of resistance training associated with skill training on drag & leg thrust and footwork among kabaddi players. To attain the purpose of this study, twenty male kabaddi players were randomly selected as participants from (Participated from Inter-school Competition) were selected from Kamarajar Government Higher Secondary School, Tirunelveli, District, Tamilnadu, India during the academic year 2018-2019. Their age were ranged from 15 to 17 years. The selected participants were randomly divided into two groups such as group ‘I’ underwent resistance training associated with skill training (n=10) and group II act as control (n=10). Group ‘I’ underwent resistance training associated with skill training for three alternative days per week and one session per day for six weeks period. Group ‘II’ was not exposed to any specific training but they were participated in regular activities. The data on selected criterion variable on drag & leg thrust and footwork were assessed through standardized test items such as drag & leg thrust and footwork tests. The collected data were statistically analyzed by using dependent-‘t’ test and Analysis of Covariance (ANCOVA) was fixed at 0.05 level of confident. All the data were analyzed by used SPSS-22 version statistical package. IV. ANALYSIS OF DATA TABLE 1 MEANS AND DEPENDENT‘T’-TEST FOR THE PRE AND POST TESTS ON DRAG & LEG THRUST AND FOOTWORK OF EXPERIMENTAL AND CONTROL GROUPS Criterion Variables Mean Experimental Group Control Group Pre test 96.84 97.56 Drag & Leg Thrust Post test 107.65 98.24 ‘t’test 14.71* 0.62 Pre test 30.35 30.68 Footwork Post test 26.39 29.66 ‘t’test 7.42* 1.97 *Significant at .05 level. (Table value required for significance at .05 level for ‘t’-test with df 9 is 2.26) From the table I the dependent‘t’-test values of drag & leg thrust between the pre and post tests means of experimental groups were greater than the table value 2.26 with df 9 at 0.05 level of confidence, it was concluded that the experimental group had significant improvement in the drag & leg thrust while compared to control group. From the above table the dependent‘t’-test values of footwork between the pre and post tests means of experimental groups were greater than the table value 2.26 with df 9 at .05 level of confidence, it was concluded that experimental group had significant improvement in the footwork while compared to control group. Volume 8 Issue 11 2019 1373 http://infokara.com/ INFOKARA RESEARCH ISSN NO: 1021-9056 Computation of Analysis of Covariance The descriptive measures and the results of analysis of covariance on the criterion measures were given in the following tables. TABLE 2 COMPUTATION OF MEAN AND ANALYSIS OF COVARIANCE ON DRAG & LEG THRUST AND FOOTWORK OF EXPERIMENTAL AND CONTROL GROUPS Experimental Control Source of Sum of Mean df F Group Group Variance Squares Square Drag & leg BG 837.85 1 837.85 107.61 98.41 43.57* thrust WG 326.91 17 19.23 BG 134.01 1 134.01 Footwork 26.40 29.67 17.05* WG 133.62 17 7.86 * Significant at 0.05 level. Table value for df 1, 17 was 4.45 The above table indicates the adjusted mean value on drag & leg thrust and footwork of experimental and control groups were 107.61 & 98.41and 26.40 & 29.67 respectively. The obtained F- ratio of 43.57 and 17.05 for adjusted mean was greater than the table value 4.45 for the degrees of freedom 1 and 17 required for significance at 0.05 level of confidence. The result of the study indicates that there was a significant difference among experimental and control groups on drag & leg thrust and footwork. FIGURE I: PRE TEST, POST TEST AND ADJUSTED POST TEST MEAN VALUES OF EXPERIMENTAL GROUP AND CONTROL GROUP ON DRAG & LEG THRUST AND FOOTWORK V. DISCUSSION ON FINDINGS Umesh Muktamath, (2010) conducted the effects of two modes of resistance training on speed, leg explosive power and anaerobic power of college men students and Torres-Torrelo, (2018) conducted the effects of resistance training and combined training program on repeated sprint ability in futsal players. From the above both studies were supported to my result of my study indicates that there was a significant improvement on drag & leg thrust and footwork due to the influence of skill training associated with resistance training among kabaddi players when compared to control group.