A Study on Two Different Indigenous Female Performers on Reaction Time, Balance and Explosive Leg Strength

Mousumi Mahato; Kallol Chatterjee; Uma Datta

doi:10.36948/ijfmr.2026.v08i05.89077

A Study on Two Different Indigenous Female Performers on Reaction Time, Balance and Explosive Leg Strength

Author(s)	Ms. Mousumi Mahato, Dr. Kallol Chatterjee, Dr. Uma Datta
Country	India
Abstract	Background: Kho-Kho and Chhau are two important indigenous activities in India that have historically been male-dominated, but women are increasingly participating and achieving recognition at the district, state, national, and international levels. Both activities involve complex movements that require well-developed motor abilities, such as reaction time, balance, and explosive leg strength. Therefore, the present study was undertaken to compare selected motor abilities among female Kho-Kho players and Chhau dancers. Objective: The study aimed to estimate and compare reaction time, balance, and explosive leg strength between state-level female Kho-Kho players and professional female Chhau dancers and to determine how the movement patterns and functional characteristics of the two indigenous activities influence these physical characteristics. Methods: Seventy female participants aged between 18 and 25 years were randomly selected and comprised 35 state-level Kho-Kho players and 35 professional Chhau dancers. The participants were regular performers, had no significant injuries during the previous six months, and practised at least three sessions per week. Reaction time was measured through the Ruler Drop Test, balance was measured using the Stork Stand Test, and explosive leg strength was measured using the Standing Broad Jump Test. Three trials were conducted after a 10-minute warm-up, and the best score was recorded. The data were analysed through descriptive statistics and an independent-samples t-test in Jamovi at the 0.05 level of significance. Results: Statistically significant difference was not found between Kho-Kho players and Chhau dancers in reaction time (t = 1.83, p = 0.072) and balance (t = 1.67, p = 0.100). However, a significant difference was observed in explosive leg strength (t = 2.45, p = 0.017). Kho-Kho players demonstrated better performance (1.77 ± 0.167 m) compared with Chhau dancers (1.67 ± 0.175 m). In respect of reaction time, Chhau dancers recorded a better mean value, but in respect of balance and explosive leg strength, Kho-Kho players showed better mean performance. Conclusion: The findings indicate that both Kho-Kho and Chhau dance contribute to the development of important motor abilities among female performers. While reaction time and balance did not significantly differ between the two groups, Kho-Kho players demonstrated significantly greater explosive leg strength. The findings suggest that both indigenous activities develop important motor abilities. The specific movement and performance demands of indigenous activities may contribute differently to selected physical characteristics.
Keywords	Kho-Kho, Chhau Dance, Indigenous, Reaction Time, Balance, Explosive Leg Strength
Field	Sociology > Sports
Published In	Volume 8, Issue 5, September-October 2026
Published On	2026-10-05
DOI	https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2026.v08i05.89077

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