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The present study was designed to investigate the relationship between skill performance and physical fitness components among young female soccer players from hilly regions of Nagaland. A total of 50 subjects, all represented the state at National Level, aged 16-20 years, were selected for the study. Skill performance was measured using the Mor and Christian Soccer Playing Ability Test. The physical fitness components assessed include speed, cardiovascular endurance, agility, flexibility, and explosive leg strength. Pearson Product Moment Correlation was used to analyze the obtained data. The study's result shows positive correlations between speed and dribbling, agility and dribbling, explosive leg strength and dribbling. However, no significant correlation was found between cardiovascular endurance and shooting or passing. The findings suggest that players from hilly areas, where physical demands like climbing steep terrain are common, may have an advantage in developing speed, agility, and strength, which enhance dribbling skills. The study highlights the need for specialized training that balances physical fitness and skill development, especially for players from unique environments like hilly regions.