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The present study investigated the isolated and combined effects of Speed-Agility-Quickness (SAQ) training and agility ladder training on selected biomotor abilities and volleyball skill performance among adolescent volleyball players. Sixty male players aged 13-17 years from Mahe, India were randomly assigned into four groups (n = 15 each): SAQ training group, ladder training group, combined SAQ+ladder training group, and control group. Training was administered three sessions per week for twelve weeks, while the control group continued routine activity without any specialised intervention. The dependent variables included speed, agility, abdominal muscular endurance, leg explosive power, balance, and volleyball skill performance (passing, serving, and spiking). Pre- and post-intervention data were statistically analysed using Analysis of Covariance (ANCOVA) to determine group differences, with the significance level fixed at p < 0.05. Results showed significant improvements in all selected biomotor and skill variables in the experimental groups compared to the control group. Further, the combined SAQ+ladder training group demonstrated superior improvements compared to isolated training groups. The findings indicate that integrating SAQ and ladder training is more effective for improving performance-related fitness and volleyball-specific skills among adolescent players.