Impact of Yoga and Physical Exercise on Volleyball Performance: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Abstract

Volleyball started out as a recreational activity that was played without a net using a basketball. The ball would be passed from one group to another. Because of the weight of the basketball, a seven-foot-tall net was added. Originally, a soft cliff skin ball was employed, but it was not very strong. Although it is generally accepted that physical fitness is an essential component of a child’s healthy growth and development, there is disagreement about what exactly constitutes physical fitness. The primary objective of the research is to evaluate how yoga and exercise affect physical, physiological, psychological, and skill-performance aspects in high school volleyball players. Sixty high school volleyball players, aged between fifteen and seventeen, were chosen at random, from a list of Anakapalli schools for the current research project. Participants were limited to those who had played volleyball for their school teams and had at least three years of experience. The findings show notable variations in speed between the Yoga Practice Combined with Physical Exercise Group (YPCPEG) and the Control Group (CG) as well as between the Physical Exercise Group (PEG) and the Control Group (CG). By conducting this study, researchers will gain valuable insights and highlights how yoga and its various components impact the well-being of athletes, paving the way for future research and interventions.