Abstract:
Physical fitness is a fundamental element in the realm of physical education, and
its relationship with health is integral. Sports such as volleyball and hockey require
distinct physical attributes. Volleyball emphasizes strength and power for effective
performance, with players needing robust legs for jumps and upper body strength
for various actions, while hockey players also rely on strength. The objective of this
study was to compare the upper body muscle strength of volleyball players and
hockey players in Nalgonda District. The study consisted of 20 male volleyball
players and 20 hockey players from Nalgonda District. Upper body muscle
strength was assessed using the pull-up test. The findings of the study indicated
that volleyball players exhibit higher upper-body muscle strength (12.98)
compared to hockey players (8.24). The enhanced upper body muscle strength
observed in volleyball players can be attributed to the nature of the sport.
Volleyball demands substantial shoulder strength for activities such as spiking and
serving. Regular involvement in these actions appears to contribute to improved
upper body muscle strength. In contrast, while hockey players also required
strength, their particular skill demands might not heavily emphasize upper body
strength development as in volleyball. The study underscored the variance in
upper body muscle strength between volleyball and hockey players in Nalgonda
District. Volleyball Players exhibited notably higher levels of upper body muscle
strength, potentially due to the demands of the sport on the shoulders.
