~ 273 ~ International Journal of Physical Education, Sports and Health 2017; 4(2): 273-275 P-ISSN: 2394-1685 E-ISSN: 2394-1693 Impact Factor (ISRA): 5.38 IJPESH 2017; 4(2): 273-275 © 2017 IJPESH www.kheljournal.com Received: 25-01-2017 Accepted: 26-02-2017 Sandeep Singh Research scholar, Mewar University Rajasthan, Rajasthan, India Dr. Pardeep Kumar Associate Professor, I.G.I.P.E.S.S, Delhi University, New Delhi, Delhi Correspondence Adi Sucipto Research scholar, Mewar University Rajasthan, Rajasthan, India A study on effect of specific strength training on junior level basketball players of District Sikar Rajasthan in percentile value Sandeep Singh and Dr. Pardeep Kumar Abstract This study is aimed at to know the effect of specific strength training on junior level basketball players of district Sikar Rajasthan in percentile value. Through this study we try to know the various effect of specific strength training programme that affect the muscular strength of the player of basketball players who have participated at state, and national level championship. This study has been done on 30 players who are practicing at various training Centre of basketball, at district Sikar Rajasthan and participated at state and national level. Their muscular strength was measured by the scholar. The test has been done on the basketball players of age group between 14 to 17 years. The statistical analysis was done by applying the mean and sample‘t’ test. After statistical analysis of the collected data’s from the players of basketball players of district Sikar Rajasthan. Keywords: strength, training, percentile, improvement 1. Introduction Basketball is one of the most popular versatile international sports which create enthusiasm and energy in every body. This game is known for its techniques, tactic, fastness, amazing accuracy and thrill and helps to develop speed, ambidexterity, strength, endurance, and coordinative ability among its players. The basketball helps to form all round motor development. Basketball is invented by Dr. James Naismith in December 1891. The purpose of each team is to through the ball in to the opponents basket and prevent the other team from securing the ball or scoring. The ball may be passed, thrown, tapped, rolled or dribbled in any direction, subject to the restriction laid down in the rules. Basketball is a power dominating game and tall players dominating game as a player I have seen lots of time that the game required specific strength to compete with each other within 4 minutes or in extra time. So it is a curiosity of mine that what are the other specific factors of strength which required in the game of winning or to enhance the performance of an individual or team. Strength is the ability to overcome or act against resistance. Strength should not be considered as the product of only muscle contraction. It is in fact a product of voluntary muscle contraction caused by the neuromuscular junction. Strength and strength training assumes high importance for achieving good performance in all sports. When we attempt to generalize the forms in which strength finds expression in movements the strength ability can be developed by various means but weight training is one of the best means for developing specific strength. Aim: The purpose of this study is to know the effect of specific strength training programme on junior level basketball players of District Sikar region. Methodology Selections of subjects For the purpose of this study thirty basketball players were randomly selected from the various coaching centres. The players were selected from state and National, level basketball players. They are practicing at various basketball coaching centers in New District Sikar,