Evaluation of Agility amongst Cricket and Basketball Players: A Cross-Sectional Study

Prachi Shah, Shaurya Vajir, Shivangi Lathiya, Darshana Nariya

Abstract: Introduction: Zigzag tests are frequently used in a variety of sports and research studies to determine agility. The zigzag agility test requires the athlete to run a course around cones in the shortest possible time and allows us to calculate the outcomes of the test accordingly. Materials and Method: Hundred (100) subjects were selected for this study from different sports associations, and their age ranged from 15-30 years. 50 players were taken from each sport. 5 cones were placed in a zigzag pattern with 10*16 feet rectangular area. The players were asked to run in a zigzag pattern around the cones 3 times after completing warm-up. The pre-vitals and post-vitals were taken before and after the test, respectively. The timings were measured for all 3 rounds through a stopwatch. The mean and standard deviation of the variables were calculated. The data of the selected variables were analyzed through statistical procedures by using a statistical analysis software. Result: This study showed that there is no significant difference in performance, i.e., the average speed between cricket and basketball players is almost the same. Conclusion: No significant difference in speed suggests that this study shows equal effectiveness in both the sports.

Keywords: Zigzag agility test, average speed, Cricket players, Basketball players

How to Cite?: Prachi Shah, Shaurya Vajir, Shivangi Lathiya, Darshana Nariya, "Evaluation of Agility amongst Cricket and Basketball Players: A Cross-Sectional Study", Volume 14 Issue 1, January 2025, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 902-906, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR25122101759, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR25122101759