Volume 13 | Issue 4 |

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The evolution of smart technology has revolutionized the way athletes approach training, and tennis is no exception. Specifically, the enhancement of tennis serves through the use of smart measuring devices has provided players with valuable data and insights to improve their game. Smart devices, such as smart rackets, wearable sensors, radar guns, and video analysis tools, have enabled coaches and players to analyze serve mechanics, accuracy, speed, and consistency in unprecedented detail. This paper explores the integration of these smart measuring devices into tennis service training, examining their impact on performance improvement and identifying potential areas for future development. The study highlights the benefits of real-time feedback, personalized insights, and biomechanical analysis, all of which contribute to refining the serve technique and overall match performance.

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Enhancement, Tennis, Service, Smart Measuring Devices and Technology

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Nutrition plays a crucial role in the overall performance of athletes, including Kabaddi players. Proper dietary intake enhances endurance, strength, agility, and recovery, which are vital for optimal performance. This article examines the nutritional practices of college Kabaddi players and their impact on performance. It also highlights the importance of macronutrients, micronutrients, hydration, and meal timing in athletic success.

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Video-Assisted Refereeing (VAR), Artificial Intelligence (AI), Sensor-Based Tracking and Sports Technology

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To achieve the purpose of this study, 20 men Kho Kho players were randomly selected as subjects from the St. Xavier's college, Palayamkottai, Tirunelveli, Tamilnadu, India. Their age ranged from 18 to 25 years. The selected participants were randomly divided into two groups such as group 'A' ladder training (n=10) and group 'B' acted as control group (n=10). Group 'A' underwent ladder training for five days per week and each session lasted for an hour for eight week. Control group was not exposed to any specific training but they were participated in regular activities. The "Illinois Agility Test" (seconds) was used to measure agility were selected as variables. The pre and post tests data were collected on selected criterion variables prior and immediately after the training program. The pre and post-test scores were statistically examined by the dependent't' test and Analysis of co-variance (ANCOVA). The level of significant was fixed at 0.05 level. It was concluded that the ladder training group had shown significantly improved in agility. However the control group had not shown any significant improvement on agility

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Kho Kho Players, Men, Agility, Ladder Training

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To achieve the purpose of this study, 20 men basketball players were randomly selected as subjects from the St. Xavier's college, Palayamkottai, Tirunelveli, Tamilnadu, India. Their age ranged from 18 to 25 years. The selected participants were randomly divided into two groups such as group 'A' yogic breathing practices (n=10) and group 'B' acted as control group (n=10). Group 'A' underwent yogic breathing practices for five days per week and each session lasted for an hour for eight week. Control group was not exposed to any specific training but they were participated in regular activities. The "vital capacity" in liters was used to measure spirometer were selected as variables. The pre and post tests data were collected on selected criterion variables prior and immediately after the training program. The pre and post-test scores were statistically examined by the dependent't' test and Analysis of co-variance (ANCOVA). The level of significant was fixed at 0.05 level. It was concluded that the yogic breathing practices group had shown significantly improved in vital capacity. However the control group had not shown any significant improvement on vital capacity.

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Yogic, Breathing, Vital Capacity, Basketball Players

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Footwork Drills, Balance, Quickness, Basketball Players

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Kabaddi, a high-intensity contact sport, has seen significant changes with the introduction of specialized mats, replacing traditional soil-based surfaces. This study examines the impact of kabaddi mat matches on players' performance and skill development. By analysing player performance data, injury rates, and training adaptability, this research aims to provide insights into the advantages and challenges of mat-based kabaddi. The findings suggest that mat-based matches improve agility, reduce injuries, and enhance strategic gameplay, making them an essential aspect of modern kabaddi training.

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Kabaddi, Mat Matches, Performance, Skill Improvement

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Football is one of the most popular and physically demanding sports worldwide. Due to its high-intensity nature, football players are prone to various types of injuries, ranging from minor strains to severe fractures and concussions. This paper explores the common types of football-related injuries, their causes, preventive strategies, and rehabilitation techniques to ensure optimal recovery and sustained player performance.

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Football, Sports Injuries, Prevention, Rehabilitation, Injury Management

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Kabaddi is a high-intensity contact sport requiring a combination of strength, agility, and tactical skill. Among the key offensive techniques in Kabaddi are toe touches and running hand touches, crucial for successful raids. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of a structured, skill-specific training program on improving these two raiding skills among Kabaddi players. A sample of 30 male players aged 20-23 years was divided into an experimental group (n=15) receiving skill-specific training and a control group (n=15) following regular training. The training lasted for 8 weeks. Results showed a statistically significant improvement in both toe touches and running hand touches in the experimental group compared to the control group (p < 0.01). These findings highlight the efficacy of focused training protocols in enhancing specific raiding techniques in Kabaddi.

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Footwork Drills, Running Hand Touch, Toe Touch, Kabaddi Players

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This paper examines the biomechanical demands of fast bowling in cricket and their correlation with injury prevalence among bowlers. By analyzing joint kinetics, muscle activity, and repetitive motion, we highlight risk factors contributing to common injuries such as lumbar stress fractures and shoulder impingements. The study integrates existing biomechanical research with injury reports to propose preventive strategies and training protocols aimed at reducing injury rates and enhancing performance.

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Football, Sports Injuries, Prevention, Rehabilitation, Injury Management

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Physical fitness is a crucial component of an individual's overall well-being, encompassing not only physical health but also social, emotional, and mental fitness. It is a fundamental requirement for daily life, broadly defined as the ability to perform routine tasks efficiently without undue fatigue. Strength endurance plays a vital role in all sports movements, whether fast or slow, as athletes must perform under varying levels of fatigue. Agility, a key athletic trait, is a combination of strength, reaction time, speed, power, and coordination. It is essential for movements such as dodging, zigzag running, sudden stops and starts, and rapid changes in body position. Sandbag training is a high-intensity, time-efficient, and versatile training method that involves performing a series of exercises in quick succession with minimal rest between sets. This training is particularly beneficial for athletes, as it enhances physical fitness variables critical to performance. In sports like kabaddi, for instance, explosive power a combination of strength and speed is necessary for optimal performance. Similarly, sandbag exercises have been shown to significantly improve key physical fitness attributes in Kabaddi players. The study aimed to examine the effects of sandbag training on selected physical fitness variables among Kabaddi players. To achieve this, thirty male Kabaddi players, aged between 21 and 24 years, were selected as subjects. They were students of the Department of Physical Education, at St. John's College of Physical Education, Veeravanallur, Tirunelveli, Tamilnadu. The participants of the study patriate into two equal different groups with holding of fifteen each: a sandbag training group and a control group. The sandbag training group followed a structured regimen, performing three sets per exercise per session at an intensity of 60% to 80%, with a progressive increase in load over the training period. Strength endurance and agility were chosen as the criterion variables, assessed using sit-ups and the shuttle run test, respectively. Analysis of Covariance (ANCOVA) was used to determine significant differences between the groups. The results indicated a significant improvement in strength endurance and agility among the sandbag training group compared to the control group. These findings suggest that sandbag exercises are highly effective in enhancing the physical fitness of Kabaddi players, particularly in terms of endurance and agility.

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Sand bag training, Physical Fitness, Strength Endurance, Agility

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