Effect of Plyometric Training on Running Performance and Vertical Jumping in Prepubertal Boys

2006 ◽  
Vol 20 (2) ◽  
pp. 441 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christos Kotzamanidis
Keyword(s):  
Plyometric Training ◽  
Running Performance ◽  
Vertical Jumping ◽  
Prepubertal Boys

scholarly journals Effects of Plyometric Training on Soft and Hard Surfaces for Improving Running Economy

2021 ◽  
Vol 79 (1) ◽  
pp. 187-196
Author(s):  
Johan Lännerström ◽  
Lina C Nilsson ◽  
Daniele A Cardinale ◽  
Glenn Björklund ◽  
Filip J Larsen
Keyword(s):  
Time Trial ◽  
Running Economy ◽  
Drop Jump ◽  
Plyometric Training ◽  
Running Performance ◽  
Force Development ◽  
Jump Training ◽  
Jump Test ◽  
Soft Surface ◽  
Reaction Forces

Abstract The present study investigated the effects of plyometric jump training on hard and soft surfaces on running economy (RE), maximal oxygen uptake (VO2max), running performance and the rate of force development in orienteers. Nineteen orienteers (11 women and 8 men, body mass 61.1 ± 7.3 kg, age 21 ± 5.8 yrs) were randomly stratified based on sex, age, VO2max and RE to plyometric jumping training (8 sessions over 4 weeks) on either a hard or a soft surface. RE, VO2max and running performance were assessed on a treadmill and outdoor on- and off-trail loops. Moreover, ground reaction forces and force development were assessed during a one leg drop-jump test. The training intervention led to an overall 2-7% improvement in treadmill and off-trail RE, independent of the jumping surface and running velocity assessed. These improvements were not explained by force development during drop jump tests, which remained unchanged following the intervention. The changes in time-trial performance were associated with changes in RE. Plyometric training improved RE with no difference between the hard or the soft training surface and improved RE was also independent of the running speed assessed. Furthermore, improved running performance was associated with changes in RE after the intervention.

scholarly journals Effects of Strength vs. Plyometric Training Programs on Vertical Jumping, Linear Sprint and Change of Direction Speed Performance in Female Soccer Players: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (2) ◽  
pp. 401
Author(s):  
Elena Pardos-Mainer ◽  
Demetrio Lozano ◽  
Marcelino Torrontegui-Duarte ◽  
Antonio Cartón-Llorente ◽  
Alberto Roso-Moliner
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Vertical Jump ◽  
Soccer Players ◽  
Plyometric Training ◽  
Change Of Direction ◽  
Inverse Variance ◽  
Vertical Jumping ◽  
Speed Performance ◽  
Meta Analyses

The main purpose of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to compare the effects of strength training (ST) and plyometric training (PT) on vertical jump, linear sprint and change of direction (COD) performance in female soccer players. A systematic search of the PubMed, Web of Science, Google Scholar and SportDiscus databases revealed 12 studies satisfying the inclusion criteria. The inverse-variance random-effects model for meta-analyses was used. Effect sizes (ES) were represented by the standardized mean difference and presented alongside 95% confidence intervals (CI). The magnitude of the main effect was small to moderate (vertical jump (ES 0.53 (95% CI—0.11, 0.95), Z = 2.47 (p = 0.01); linear sprint (ES −0.66 (95% CI—2.03, −0.21), Z = 2.20 (p = 0.03); COD (ES −0.36 (95% CI—0.68, −0.03), Z = 2.17 (p = 0.03)). Subgroup analyses were performed (i.e., ST and PT duration, frequency, session duration and total number of sessions), revealing no significant subgroup differences (p = 0.12–0.88). In conclusion, PT provides better benefits than ST to improve vertical jump, linear sprint and COD performance in female soccer players. However, significant limitations in the current literature prevent assured PT and ST prescription recommendations being made.

scholarly journals Kinematics of assisted and unassisted plyometric training of vertical jumping and rebounding in youth male football players – A six-week training study

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 57-71
Author(s):  
Christopher L. Bakker ◽  
Matthew F. Watson ◽  
Jeremy A. Moody
Keyword(s):  
Football Players ◽  
Jump Height ◽  
Plyometric Training ◽  
Technical Performance ◽  
Counter Movement Jump ◽  
Vertical Jumping ◽  
Ankle Angle ◽  
Hop Test ◽  
Ground Contact Time ◽  
Main Effects

The purpose of this study was to compare the kinematics of assisted and unassisted plyometric training of vertical jumping and rebounding activities following a six-week training intervention. 13 youth males from a professional football academy completed six weeks of either unassisted (n = 6) or band-assisted (n = 7) plyometric training sessions twice a week during their competitive season. Pre- and post-assessments of counter-movement jump (CMJ) height, 50 cm drop-jump (DJ50) ground contact time (GCT), jump height and reactive strength index (RSI), and submaximal-hopping (SMH) GCT, jump height and RSI were compared. Pre- and post-assessment ankle angle at touch-down (TD), peak flexion (PF) and mid-flight (MF) were also analysed for the submaximal-hop test only. Following training, significant main effects of time were observed for CMJ height, DJ50 GCT and MF ankle angle (p < 0.05) and a significant effect of group was observed for DJ50 RSI (p < 0.05). These results suggest that both unassisted and assisted plyometric training may be useful for enhancing the kinematics and technical performance of plyometric activities in a youth male football population.

scholarly journals Impact of plyometric training and weight training on vertical jumping ability

2016 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
pp. 31
Author(s):  
Jaswant Singh THAKUR ◽  
Mukesh Kumar MISHRA ◽  
Vishan Singh RATHORE
Keyword(s):  
Weight Training ◽  
Plyometric Training ◽  
Vertical Jumping

scholarly journals Impact of Drop Jump Index For17-18 Year Old Volleyball Players in Albania

2021 ◽  
Vol 58 (3) ◽  
pp. 4008-4013
Author(s):  
Enkeleida Lleshi, Et. al.
Keyword(s):  
Vertical Jump ◽  
Young Female ◽  
Drop Jump ◽  
Plyometric Training ◽  
Jump Performance ◽  
Training Performance ◽  
Vertical Jumping ◽  
Volleyball Players ◽  
Before And After ◽  
The Relationship

Volleyball is characterized by the activity of vertical jump performance in the technical elements of attack, block and service. The study focuses on young Female & Male players during the 12-week plyometric training. The objective of this study  is  to  evaluate  the  effects  of  12-weeks  plyometric training  performance  in volleyball players M & F in Albania to see the differences between them. Methods; 40 young players (F & M) participated in this study. N=10 M & N=10 F volleyball players considered as Experimental and the same number as Control. The average age of players included in this study is 17-18 years old. The players of both groups were evaluated before and after 12 weeks. The F&M Experimental groups conducted 12 weeks of plyometric training with 2 sessions for a week. The F&M Control groups conducted the training according to the method of their trainers. Besides anthropometric measurements they developed Drop Jump tests by jumping from the cube in height 40 cm and 60 cm. Results; The results showed a high correlation coefficient (r = 0,924) and statistically significant (p <0,05). Data obtained from two groups GRFP show that the relationship between the contact time and the time air changes between the two tests DJ 40-60cm. Conclusions. The methodology used helps us compare the high and poor performances that help coaches to program more detailed plyometric training for the development of jumping skills in young volleyball players. The effect of plyometric training developed on M&F volleyball players and according to data obtained from GRFP, showed that male volleyball players had a better performance in vertical jump than female volleyball players. Vertical jumping may be assessed not only by the height of its development but also by the phase of residence in the air.   

scholarly journals Effect of Drop Height on Vertical Jumping Performance in Pre-, Circa-, and Post-Pubertal Boys and Girls

2020 ◽  
Vol 32 (1) ◽  
pp. 23-29 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anthony Birat ◽  
David Sebillaud ◽  
Pierre Bourdier ◽  
Eric Doré ◽  
Pascale Duché ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Jump Height ◽  
Drop Height ◽  
Plyometric Training ◽  
Countermovement Jump ◽  
Jumping Performance ◽  
Vertical Jumping ◽  
Optimum Height ◽  
Drop Jumps ◽  
Pubertal Boys ◽  
Squat Jumps

Purpose: To examine the effect of drop height on vertical jumping performance in children with respect to sex and maturity status. Methods: Thirty-seven pre-pubertal, 71 circa-pubertal, and 69 post-pubertal boys and girls performed, in a randomized order, 2 squat jumps, 2 countermovement jumps, and 2 drop jumps (DJ) from heights of 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, and 70 cm. The trial with the best jump height in each test was used for analysis. Results: No significant sex × maturity status × jump type interaction for jump height was observed. However, on average, the children jumped higher in the countermovement jump than in squat jump and DJs (+1.2 and +1.6 cm, P < .001, respectively), with no significant differences between DJs and squat jumps or between DJs when increasing drop heights. Regarding DJs, 59.3% of the participants jumped higher from drop heights of 20 to 40 cm. Conclusions: Children, independent of sex and maturity status, performed best in the countermovement jump, and no performance gain was obtained by dropping from heights of 20 to 70 cm. During maturation, the use of drop heights between 20 and 40 cm may be considered in plyometric training, but the optimum height must be obtained individually.

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