Influence of a Sport-Specific Training on Fitness Performance of Volleyball Players: Comparative Analysis of Volleyball Players' Fitness Performance

Abstract

Physical fitness is an essential first and foremost criterion in every game. Without having physical fitness no one can elicit his amble performance level. It is important to research that the level of physical activity in which volleyball is more important. Ball games require significant physical, technological, mental and tactical expertise. Amongst them, players' physical attributes have major implications for the players' skills and the team's strategies. Players must also have the physical ability to meet sport specifications. Volleyball is one of the world's most famous sports. Sadly, Indian volleyball players' rates of success lag well behind international standards. The goal of this study was to test volleyball players' endurance, muscular stamina, strength and cardio respiratory stamina and compare the results with age matched controls. The results of volleyball players should also be contrasted with the international standards of literature available and recommendations for enhancing their level of performance made.