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This study explores the impact of plyometric exercises on improving agility among state-level male Kho-Kho players from the Mumbai division. Agility is a vital skill in Kho-Kho, a game that requires quick reflexes, swift directional changes, and exceptional body control to surpass opponents. The ability to accelerate, decelerate, and change direction rapidly is crucial for success in the fast-paced dynamics of the sport. The research aimed to assess the effects of plyometric training on motor fitness components for state-level male Kho-Kho players from Mumbai Suburban and Thane. The study involved 60 players aged 18-20, who were randomly assigned into two groups of 30 participants each (N=30). Group I, the experimental group, underwent a structured plyometric training program for 12 weeks, with sessions held three times per week. Group II, the control group, continued with their regular curriculum without any additional training intervention. After completing the program, the participants were reevaluated using specific criterion variables. The difference between their pre- and post-training mean scores was used to measure the impact of the training. The hypothesis was tested at a 0.05 significance level, and a t-test was employed to analyzed the data. The results showed that plyometric training strongly increased agility, a key motor fitness component for Kho-Kho players. This study highlights the effectiveness of plyometric exercises as a specialized training method for boosting the performance of state-level Kho-Kho players.