EFFECTS OF YOGA ON THE TECHNICAL AND TACTICAL SKILL DEVELOPMENT OF HANDBALL PLAYERS

This study examined the effects of yoga training on the technical and tactical skill development of inter-collegiate male handball players.30 players from affiliated colleges of Karnatak University, Dharwad were randomly assigned to a yogic practices group (n=15) and a control group (n=15).The experimental group underwent yoga training four days a week for eight weeks, while the control group continued their routine activities.Technical skills (shooting accuracy, dribbling efficiency, and passing precision) and tactical skills (decision-making, spatial awareness, and game intelligence) were assessed before and after the intervention.Statistical analysis using the paired t-test revealed significant improvements in shooting accuracy, dribbling efficiency, and passing precision for the yoga group, while no significant changes occurred in the control group.Tactical skills also showed marked enhancement, particularly in spatial awareness and game intelligence.The findings suggest that yoga Effects of Yoga on the Technical and Tactical Skill Development of Handball Players https://iaeme.com/Home/