Comparison of Dominant Arm Strength between Volleyball and Basketball Players: An Undergraduate Perspective

Abstract

The present study aimed to compare the dominant arm strength between volleyball and basketball players at the undergraduate level. Sixty male college players from Teerthanker Mahaveer University, Moradabad, participated in this research, including thirty volleyball and thirty Basketball players aged between 18 and 25 years. The dominant arm strength was measured using a six-pound medicine ball throw test. The independent t-test was applied to analyze the data. Results indicated that Basketball players (M = 8.81, SD = 1.24) exhibited significantly greater dominant arm strength than volleyball players (M = 7.09, SD = 1.18), with a calculated t-value of 5.49 exceeding the critical value of 1.671 at the 0.05 level. The findings suggest that sport-specific training and movement patterns in Basketball contribute to higher dominant arm strength. This study highlights the importance of tailored training programs for athletes based on the physical demands of their respective sports to enhance performance and prevent muscular imbalances.