• Prof. Dr. Chandrashekhar Kadu

This study aimed to compare the physical fitness components of speed and endurance between basketball and handball players. A total of 100 athletes were recruited, comprising 50 basketball players and 50 handball players. The 50-meter sprint test was conducted to assess speed, while the 12-minute run and walk test measured endurance. Descriptive (mean, SE, and SD) and comparative (t-test) was computed to see the difference in fitness between the groups. Results indicated significant differences between the two groups in both speed and endurance. Handball players demonstrated superior speed, with a significantly lower time in the 50-meter sprint (6.11 ± 0.05 seconds) compared to basketball players (7.00 ± 0.07 seconds), as determined by an independent t-test (p < 0.05). Similarly, handball players exhibited greater endurance, covering a significantly longer distance in the 12-minute run and walk test (2195.00 ± 33.93 meters) compared to basketball players (1980.00 ± 40.81 meters). These findings suggest that handball players possess both superior speed and endurance compared to their basketball counterparts. Such insights into the differing physical fitness profiles of athletes from different sports can inform training programs and selection strategies tailored to optimize performance in each discipline. Further research could delve into the specific training regimens contributing to these differences and explore their implications for athletic development and performance enhancement strategies.

speed, endurance, 50-meter sprint, 12-minute run and walk, handball, basketball

"DIFFERENCE IN SPEED AND ENDURANCE BETWEEN HANDBALL AND BASKETBALL FEMALE PLAYERS", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.11, Issue 4, page no.172-174, April-2024, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIRGE06037.pdf

"DIFFERENCE IN SPEED AND ENDURANCE BETWEEN HANDBALL AND BASKETBALL FEMALE PLAYERS", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.11, Issue 4, page no. pp172-174, April-2024, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIRGE06037.pdf