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European Journal of Physical Education and Sport Science ISSN: 2501 - 1235 ISSN-L: 2501 - 1235 Available on-line at: www.oapub.org/edu 10.5281/zenodo.1291337 Volume 2│Issue 3│2016 EFFECT ON FLEXIBILITY OF VOLLEYBALL PLAYERS BY SOME SELECTED EXERCISES Khan Muneer Aslami Physical Education Teacher, Department of Youth Services and Sports, Budgam, Jammu and Kashmir, India Abstract: The aim of the study was to determine the effect on flexibility of volleyball players by some selected exercises. For this purpose 20 male volley ball players (10 for control group and 10 for experimental group) of Government Boys Higher secondary school Charirshareef Budgam were selected randomly as subject and the age was ranging from 17 to 21 years. Exercises were restricted to Trunk twisting, Rope skipping, Shoulder and chest stretch, Alternative toe touch zigzag Running, Hip stretch and Hamstring stretch. Flexibility was restricted to Trunk and Shoulder flexibility. The data were collected before the start of 8 weeks selected exercise programme (pre test) and immediately after the completion of 8 weeks selected exercise programme (post test) by sit and reach test for the trunk flexibility and shoulder elevation test by using yard stick and ruler and score was recorded in centimeters. To determine the training effect on flexibility Independent and Dependent t-test statistical technique were employed. The level of significance was set at 0.05 to check the significant mean difference. The finding of statistical analysis revealed that there were significant difference between the mean of pre and post test of experimental group and post test of control and experiment group. Experimental group significantly improved the selected flexibility because of systematic training programme. Keywords: flexibility, trunk twisting, rope skipping, shoulder and chest stretch, alternative toe touch zigzag running, hip stretch and hamstring stretch 1. Introduction The only way by which joint flexibility can be developed is by exercising. Physical exercise is a bodily activity that enhance and maintains physical fitness and overall health and wellness. It is performed for various reasons including growth and development, weight loss, strengthening muscles and cardio vascular system etc. Copyright © The Author(s). All Rights Reserved Published by Open Access Publishing Group ©2015. 118 Khan Muneer Aslam EFFECT ON FLEXIBILITY OF VOLLEYBALL PLAYERS BY SOME SELECTED EXERCISES Flexibility refers to the absolute range of movement in a joint or a series of joints and length in muscles that cross the joint to induce a bending movement or a motion. Flexibility varies from individual to individual particularly in terms of difference in muscle length of multi-joint muscles. Flexibility in some joints can be increased to a certain degree by exercises, with stretching a common exercise component to maintain or improve flexibility. Perfection of players in skills and techniques are very much dependent on effective way on training practice and some suitable exercise for the development of general strength and power, flexibility, coordination and agility for the optimum performance. 2. Significance of the Study 1. The result of the study would highlight the effect of selected exercise on flexibility on volley ball players. 2. The result would also be helpful to the players to know their flexibility level. 3. The result would be also helpful to the players, coaches, and physical education teachers to prepare the exercise schedule particularly for the enhancement level of flexibility. 2.1 Hypothesis It was hypothesis that there would be significant effect of selected exercises on shoulder and trunk flexibility of volleyball players. 3. Methodology 20 male volley ball players of Government Boys Higher secondary school Charirshareef Budgam were selected randomly as subject and the age was ranging from 17 to 21 years. Exercises were restricted to Trunk twisting, Rope skipping, Shoulder and chest stretch, Alternative toe touch zigzag Running, Hip stretch and Hamstring stretch. Flexibility was restricted to Trunk and shoulder flexibility. The dependent variable was chosen as trunk and shoulder flexibility. Trunk flexibility was measured by sit and reach test and score was recorded in centimeters. Shoulder flexibility was measured by applying shoulder elevation test and the score was recorded in centimeters. By adding both the composite scores was computed for the formation of two equated groups namely control and experiment groups. A total period of eight weeks training programme with the selected exercises administrated on the experiment group but no specific treatment was given to control group but they were busy with their regular activity. 3.1 Exercise Training Programme The training programme of eight weeks, six days in a week. The training was given in the evening session for one hour for the first two weeks and then kept on increase the duration of exercise programme by adding 15 min for each interval of two weeks. No European Journal of Physical Education and Sport Science - Volume 2 │ Issue 3 │ 2016 119 Khan Muneer Aslam EFFECT ON FLEXIBILITY OF VOLLEYBALL PLAYERS BY SOME SELECTED EXERCISES specific treatment was given to the control group. Both the groups used to practice volleyball game regularly. 4. Result and Discussion The collected data on flexibility were converted into t- score and determine the composite score on flexibility. To determine the effect of selected exercises on volleyball players independently as well as dependently t test statistical technique were employed. The level of significance was set at 0.05 for testing the hypothesis. Table 1: Description of Mean, Standard Deviation and t ratio for the data on the flexibility of pre and post test of controlled and experimental group Controlled Group (pre test) Mean SD 101.12 15.97 Experimental Group (pre test) Mean SD 98.41 19.67 Controlled Group (post test) Mean SD 100 1.41 Experimental Group (post test) Mean SD 111.36 111.36 100 1.41 *significant at 0.05 level tabulated t0.05 (9)=1.83 @ not significant at 0.05 level tabulated t0.05(18)=1.73 19.198 19.98 MD Mean difference SE Standard error t ratio 1.12 12.95 11.36 5.07 0.87 6.07 0.227@ 14.89* 1.87* Finding of the Table 1 defines that there are significant mean difference in flexibility between the mean of pre and post test of experimental group as well as post tests of control and experiment group as the calculated t-ratio of 14.89 and 1.87 respectively are higher than the tabulated t-ratio value of 1.83 and 1.73 respectively at 0.05 level for 9 and 18 degree of freedom respectively. It is also evident from the table 1 that there is no significant mean difference in flexibility between pre and post test of control group as the calculated t ratio of 0.227 is lesser than the tabulated t-value of1.83 at 0.05 level for the 9 degrees of freedom. Figure 1: Pre and Post test Data of Control and Experimental group for flexibility European Journal of Physical Education and Sport Science - Volume 2 │ Issue 3 │ 2016 120 Khan Muneer Aslam EFFECT ON FLEXIBILITY OF VOLLEYBALL PLAYERS BY SOME SELECTED EXERCISES 5. Discussion The finding of the table 1 indicated that there was significant improvement in flexibility of experimental group while compared with the control group. This signifies that because of 8 weeks of selected exercises training brought fruitful results within the subject of experimental group. It may be attributed to the fact that selected exercises was given to the selected volleyball players with desired level of intensity and volume that may leads to increase mobility of shoulder and trunk joint and increase elasticity of tendon and ligament of shoulder, trunk and knee. Hence, this type of result was shown. 6. Conclusion 1. Significant improvement was found in flexibility because of selected exercise training. 2. For the utmost development of flexibility among the volleyball players selected exercises with the desired level intensity and volume is highly recommended. Reference 1. James Weisch, The effect of selected exercise on football endurance completed research in Health , Physical Education and Recreation, volume 8, no.1 (1966) 2. Les Day N. The effect of three selected training programme on running speed completed research in Health, Physical education and recreation, vol.6 no.2 (1964) Research Quarterly, 28, March 1953. 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