The Relationship Of Physical Attributions For The Execution Of Penalty Shoot-Out In Hockey Players Of Punjab

Abstract

The purpose of this analytical study was to examine the relationship between physical attributes—balance and coordination—and the execution of penalty shoot-outs among young male field hockey players of Punjab Province. The sample consisted of 300 participants divided into two age groups:16–18 years and 19–22 years. Physical performance tests were conducted to assess players’ [1]balance (in seconds) and coordination (in 30 seconds), while penalty shoot-out scores were recorded as performance outcomes. A correlational analysis using Pearson’s product-moment correlation revealed statistically significant positive relationships between balance and penalty shoot-out performance (r = .326, p < .001 for 16–18 years; r = .500, p = .002 for 19–22 years). Coordination also showed a positive but weaker relationship with penalty performance (r = .293, p < .001 for 16–18 years; r = .212, p = .047 for 19–22 years). Furthermore, regression analyses confirmed that both balance and coordination significantly predicted penalty shoot-out success, with balance emerging as the stronger predictor (β = .500, p < .001) compared to coordination (β = .212, p = .047).The study concludes that there exists a significant positive relationship between physical attribute, balance and penalty shoot-out performance. Therefore, the null hypothesis stating no significant relationship between physical attributes and penalty shoot-out execution is rejected. The findings have practical implications for coaches and trainers, highlighting the need to incorporate balance and coordination drills/exercises in athlete development programs to enhance performance in critical match situations.