Effect of SAQ Drills on Speed and Agility of Beginner Volleyball Players

Abstract

The purpose of the present study was to investigate the effect of Speed, Agility, and Quickness (SAQ) drills on speed and agility among beginner volleyball players. Thirty (N = 30) beginner male volleyball players aged between 18 and 22 years were selected randomly from local volleyball training centers. The subjects were divided into two groups: an experimental group (n = 15), which underwent SAQ drill training, and a control group (n = 15), which followed their regular volleyball training without SAQ drills. The training program was conducted for a period of six weeks, with five sessions per week. Speed was assessed using the 50-meter sprint test, and agility was measured using the Illinois Agility Test. Pre-test and post-test data were statistically analysed using the paired t-test at a 0.05 level of significance. The results revealed a significant improvement in both speed and agility in the experimental group compared to the control group. The findings of the study conclude that SAQ drills are effective in enhancing speed and agility among beginner volleyball players