ASSESSMENT OF LOWER EXTREMITY FLEXIBILITY AMONG CRICKET AND BADMINTON PLAYERS IN JAMMU REGION

Abstract

 Background: Cricket and badminton are dynamic sport that require intensive training to develop flexibility.  Flexibility is the ability of muscles, joints, and soft tissues to move through an unrestricted, pain-free range of motion.

Objectives: The aim of this study is to measure and compare the degree of flexibility possessed by male badminton and cricket players in the Jammu region.

Materials and Methods: The study was conducted on 30 male players (15 cricket players and 15 badminton players). The individuals who had participated in intercollegiate and interuniversity. The age of the subject ranged from 18 to 25 years. The individuals were randomly selected for the purpose of the study. The design of the study was single group comparison. The variable taken for the study was flexibility. The flexibility was measured with the help of modified sit and Reach test. The ‘t’ test was used to identify the differences between the groups.