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INTEGRATING IMAGINARY TRAINING WITH GAME-SPECIFIC EXERCISES TO ENHANCE MOTOR ABILITIES AMONG BASKETBALL PLAYERS

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MARINA L, Dr. T. PARASURAMAN
ยป doi: 10.48047/AFJBS.6.8.2024.2598-2607

Abstract

This study investigates the integration of Imaginary Training with Game-Specific Exercises to enhance motor abilities among female basketball players aged 15 to 17 years. Thirty participants from Delhi Public School, Bangalore, Karnataka, were randomly assigned to either a Training Group (n=15) or a Control Group (n=15). Over a 12-week period, the Training Group underwent structured sessions three days per week, incorporating Imaginary Training with Game-Specific Exercises designed to improve coordination and balance skills relevant to basketball. The control group maintained regular basketball training without Imaginary Training. Motor abilities, specifically balance and coordination, were assessed using standardized tests: The Stork Balance Stand Test and the Alternative Hand Wall Toss Test. A paired t-test evaluated pre- and post-intervention scores within each group, while an Analysis of Covariance (ANCOVA) compared post-intervention scores between groups, adjusting for pre-intervention scores. Results indicated significant improvements in balance and coordination among Training Group participants compared to Control Group, supporting the efficacy of Imaginary Training with Game-Specific Exercises in enhancing motor abilities essential for basketball performance. These findings underscore the potential of integrating mental imagery with physical drills as a training strategy. Coaches and athletes are encouraged to consider this approach to optimize athletic development. Future studies should explore its applicability across diverse sports and demographics.

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