Vol. 6, Issue 1, Part A (2024)

The purpose of this study was to assess the comparative study of coordinative abilities between Handball and Basketball national levels Players. 20 male Handball and 20 male basketball players were randomly selected for this study. All the players were residing in Punjab and their age ranged from 17-25 years. For measuring the Orientation ability was measured by numbered Medicine Ball run test, Different ability was determined through backward Medicine Ball throw test, Rhythm ability was measured by sprint at given rhythm test, Balance ability was measured by long nose test and Reaction ability was measured by ball reaction exercise test. To compare the coordinative abilities among Handball and Basketball players, independent t test was employed. The level of significance chosen was at 0.05. Based on the results of the study, Analysis of data reveals that there is no significant difference between Handball and Basketball players in case of orientation ability, balance ability and differentiation ability. The findings may be due to the fact that both Handball and Basketball players have to execute sudden action such as swift running, turning, dodging, stopping twisting, abrupt stopping etc. So, both games require optimum amount of these abilities.