Comparison of Reaction Ability among District, State and University level Male Hockey Players this

Abstract

The primary aim of this report was to determine the reaction skills of male hockey players from district, state, and university levels. 54 male hockey players (18 from each competitive level) were randomly selected from several hockey clubs and academies in Bangalore. The Ball Reaction Exercise Test, which measures an athlete's speed and accuracy in responding to a moving stimulus, was used to determine reaction skills. ANOVA (ANOVA) was used to investigate differences in reaction skills among the three groups. Mean reaction scores varied by a statistically significant difference (F(2,51) = 5. 40, p = 0. 007)). According to a post-hoc review, university-level students scored significantly higher than district-level players (p = 0. 006), although differences between state-level players and the other two groups were not statistically significant. The state-level players displayed the highest degree of variability in scores, possibly indicating the lack of significant differences among the two groups. These results show that higher competitive skills are associated with improved reaction capability, with university-level players outperforming district level players. The research highlights the importance of reaction control in hockey success and recommends further study to identify factors that influence variability within competitive settings