Comparative Analysis of Hand Steadiness and Balance Ability Between Male Cricket and Softball Players of Uttar Pradesh
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Hand Steadiness, Balance Ability, Cricket, SoftballAbstract
The current study was carried out with the purpose of carrying out comparative analysis of hand steadiness and balance ability in Uttar Pradesh male cricket and softball players. Sixty men were deployed who were subjects and they were cricket (n = 30) and softball (n = 30), and their age groups were between 18 to 26 years. The sample population was chosen through random sampling methods in variety of sports academies and clubs across Uttar Pradesh. The steadiness of the hand was measured using a standardized Hand Steadiness Test and the ability of balance was measured by the Bass Stick Test. The data obtained were examined through descriptive statistics in terms of mean and standard deviation to compare the performance of both groups. Findings also revealed that the hand steadiness of cricket players was higher compared to the same of softball players, whereas there was slightly better balance capacity of softball players compared to those of their cricket counterparts. These results indicate that sport-specific needs can influence the acquisition of psychomotor skills in athletes. The research has a possible value to coaches and trainers who want to develop specific training plans to improve the quality of manual steadiness and hand balance especially among cricketing and softball players.
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