Examining Mental Skills in Players of among Racket Games and Combat Sports

Abstract

The purpose of the study is to examining mental skills in players of among racket games and combat sports. For this purpose, A total of three hundred male participants (N=300), aged 18 to 25, from universities in the northern region of India, were involved in the study. Additionally, these participants were divided into the following groups: Group: A: Racket Games (N1=150) and Group B: Combat Sports (N2=150). The current investigation employed the independent t-test. In hypothesis testing, 0.05 was used as the significance criterion. Imagery Ability: Significant variance difference (p = .000), so "Equal variances not assumed" is used. The t-test is significant (p = .001), indicating a meaningful difference between the two groups. The mean difference (1.50667) suggests that one group exhibits significantly better imagery ability. Mental Preparation: No significant variance difference (p = .188), so "Equal variances assumed" is used. The t-test is significant (p = .002), suggesting a significant difference between the two groups. The mean difference (-2.98667) indicates that one group scores significantly lower in mental preparation. Self-Confidence: Significant variance difference (p = .000), so "Equal variances not assumed" is used. The t-test is significant (p = .003), confirming a significant difference between the two groups.