2025, Vol. 7, Issue 2, Part C

Materials and Methods: This study employed a quantitative research design to assess the speed ability of athletes in open-skill sports. A total of 296 participants aged 18-25 were recruited from various universities and categorized into three groups: Football (n=147), Hockey (n=85), and Volleyball (n=64). Data collection involved sprint tests to measure short-distance speed ability. The sample was selected using a purposive sampling technique to ensure representation from all three sports.

Statistical Techniques: The sample size and statistical power were computed using G*Power version 3.1.9.7. Descriptive statistics, graphical analysis, and ANOVA tests were conducted using SPSS version 20.0, with a significance level set at 0.05. Multiple comparisons were performed to examine the differences among the three groups.

Results: The study revealed that Football players exhibited the highest mean speed ability (6.487 ± 0.404), followed by Hockey players (6.364 ± 0.409) and Volleyball players (6.350 ± 0.360). ANOVA results indicated a statistically significant difference in speed ability among the three groups (p = 0.020). However, multiple comparison tests showed no significant differences between Hockey and Volleyball players.

Conclusion: This study confirms that Football players demonstrate superior speed ability compared to Hockey and Volleyball players, although the differences are not substantial. These findings suggest that sport-specific training may influence speed ability and should be considered in athletic development programs.