The selection of subjects, selection of variables, Selection of test/ questionnaire, administration of tests/ questionnaire and statistical technique used for analysis of data have been described. The data gathered were analyzed by appropriate statistical techniques. The results of the analysis of the gathered data revealed that most of the variables selected for the purpose of the study were significant in relation to their basketball performance. Though, some of the variables did not show significant relationship to their Basketball performance

The results of the study indicate an insignificant relationship in speed with the basketball performance of basketball players. The results of the study indicate an insignificant relationship in speed with the basketball performance of basketball players. The results of the study indicate an insignificant relationship in speed with the basketball performance of basketball players.

A significant relationship was also found in case of the psychological characteristics selected for the purpose of the study. These psychological characteristics were anxiety and locus of control. As it is evident from previous researches that higher achievers have better locus of control than the lower achiever. A significant relationship was also found in case of the psychological characteristics selected for the purpose of the study. These psychological characteristics were anxiety and locus of control. As it is evident from previous researches that higher achievers have better locus of control than the lower achiever.