Comparative study of psycomotor abilities between inter unversity player and non inter university player in cricket

The aim of the study was to compare the selected psychological variables between university and non-university participants in cricket. For the purpose of the study, 20 participants (10 interuniversity and 10 non-universities) of age 18–24 years were selected from cricket match practice group of Lakshmibai National Institute of Physical Education, Gwalior (M.P). The purposive sampling technique was used to attain the objectives of the study. Parameters examined in vienna test system (VTS) a leading psychological assessment tool was used for measuring reaction time, sustained attention, determination test of cricket match practise groups of inter university players and non interuniversity players. Independent sample ‘T’ test was applied as statistical technique.

The alpha level was set as 0.05. The statistical analysis of the result and comparison of the two groups showed a statistically significant difference in mean reaction time (RT_MRT), sum correct (DAUF_SC) and determination test (DT_CR) as the t value found significant (p<0.05). There were insignificant difference between mean motor time (RT_MMT), mean time correct (DAUF_MTC) as the value found insignificant (p>0.05). The result showed that the differences between those variables either because of specific physical exercises, specific training of technical or tactical ability of the inter-university team who possess more desirable characteristics for selection in team plays a significant role in the preparation of interuniversity team of cricket.