Author(s): Dr. Vishaw Gaurav, Dr. Amandeep Singh and Dr. Sandeep

Abstract:
This study aimed to explore somatotype differences between inter-university and inter-college volleyball players. A total of 240 male volleyball players were examined, comprising 120 inter-university players (mean ± standard deviation, body mass 73.3±9.1 kg, stature 184.4 ± 8.8 cm) and 120 inter-college players (mean ± standard deviation, body mass 70.1±8.5 kg, stature 180.8 ± 6.3 cm), aged between 18-25 years, drawn from various universities in northern India. Somatotypes were assessed using the Heath & Carter method. The findings indicate that inter-university volleyball players exhibited significantly lower endomorphic component (p<0.05) and significantly higher mesomorphic component (p<0.05) compared to their inter-college counterparts. However, no significant difference was observed in the ectomorphic component between the two groups. In conclusion, inter-university players demonstrated superior somatotype characteristics compared to inter-college volleyball players.

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