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The present study examined the effects of own body exercises and plyometric training on selected speed performance among kabaddi players. Sixty male intercollegiate kabaddi players aged 19-22 years were randomly assigned into three equal groups (n=20 each): Experimental Group I (own body exercises), Experimental Group II (plyometric training), and a Control Group. Both experimental groups underwent a 12-week training program, while the control group received no special treatment. Speed was assessed through 50-meter sprint tests before and after the intervention. The pre-test means for speed were 7.04 sec (own body exercises), 7.06 sec (plyometric training), and 7.09 sec (control), with no significant difference (F=0.40, p>0.05). The post-test means were 6.90 sec, 6.93 sec, and 7.07 sec respectively, revealing a significant difference (F=5.33, p<0.05). ANCOVA results on adjusted post-test means (6.92, 6.94, 7.05) further confirmed significant group differences (F=24.79, p<0.05). Post-hoc analysis indicated that both own body exercises and plyometric training significantly improved speed compared to the control (MD=0.13 and MD=0.11, respectively), but no significant difference was observed between the two experimental groups (MD=0.01, p>0.05). The findings suggest that both own body exercises and plyometric training are effective in improving sprint speed among kabaddi players, highlighting their applicability in enhancing game-related performance.