Abstract

The purpose of the study was to find out the differentials on passing ability between universal attackers and blockers of college level volleyball players. To achieve this purpose of the study 15 universal attackers and 15 blockers from various colleges were selected as subjects. The subjects who participated in St. Joseph’s inter collegiate volleyball tournament held at Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu, India during the academic year 2013-2014. The age of the selected subjects are ranged from 18 to 25 years. The selected subjects were tested on passing ability through Brady Volleyball Test. The collected data were statistically analyzed using independent t-test. The result of the study showed that no difference exist between universal attackers and blockers of volleyball players on passing ability (t = 0.41, p > 0.05). It is concluded that passing ability of universal attackers and blockers in volleyball found to be same.

Keywords

Universal attackers, Blockers, Passing Ability, Brady Volleyball Test, T –Ratio,

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