International Research Journal of Education and Technology

This study aimed to investigate the effect of plyometric training on physical and psychological variables on a sample of 60 male kabaddi players from the Warangal district. The players were divided into two groups, namely the plyometric training group and the control group, with 30 players in each. The plyometric training group underwent a twelve-week training program focusing on plyometric exercises, while the control group followed their usual training routine. Physical variables consist of speed, were assessed using standardized tests before and after the training program. Psychological variables consists of anxiety, were measured using validated questionnaire. Data analysis involved comparing the changes in Physical and Psychological variables between the two groups using one way Analysis of Variance statistical test. The findings of this study could provide insights into the potential benefits of plyometric training on both physical and psychological aspects of kabaddi players, aiding in the development of effective training programs for enhancing performance of Kabaddi players.Kabaddi players of the plyometric training group showed significant improvement after twelve weeks of training with respect to the following Psychological and Physical fitness components when compared with the control group.The control group did not show significant improvement after final test. Key words: Plyometric training, speed, anxiety etc.