International Research Journal of Education and Technology

The purpose of the present study is to find out the effect of plyometric exercises on development of Speed among Women Kho Kho Player studying in degree colleges in Hyderabad District. The sample for the present study consists of 20 Women Kho Kho Players studying in women degree colleges in Hyderabad District out of which 10 are experimental group and 10 are controlled group. Plyometric exercises such as hopping, bounding, depth jumps, tuck jumps, Pushups etc were given to experimental group on alternate days i.e. three sessions per week and controlled group were given the general training for six weeks. Pre Test and Post Test were conducted  in 30 M Run to measure the speed  among experimental group and controlled group .This study shows that due to the plyometric training there is a improvement of experimental group in the Speed  and controlled group is decreased in performance of speed. It is concluded that due to plyometric exercises there will be improvement in speed among Kho Kho Experimental group.

Key Words: Plyometric Exercises Speed, Hopping, bounding etc.