Effect of Varied Intensity Plyometric Training on Vertical Jumping Ability of College Soccer Players

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.

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Effects of Short-Term Plyometric Training on Agility, Jump and Repeated Sprint Performance in Female Soccer Players

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health ◽

10.3390/ijerph18052274 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 18 (5) ◽

pp. 2274

Author(s):

Marcin Maciejczyk ◽

Renata Błyszczuk ◽

Aleksander Drwal ◽

Beata Nowak ◽

Marek Strzała

Keyword(s):

Physical Performance ◽

Sprint Performance ◽

Soccer Players ◽

Plyometric Training ◽

Countermovement Jump ◽

Short Term ◽

Jump Performance ◽

Squat Jump ◽

Repeated Sprint ◽

Before And After

The aim of the study was to determine the effects of short-term (4 weeks, twice a week: 8 sessions) plyometric training on agility, jump, and repeated sprint performance in female soccer players. The study comprised 17 females performing this sports discipline. The players were randomly divided into two groups: with plyometric training (PLY) and the control (CON). All players followed the same training program, but the PLY group also performed plyometric exercises. Tests used to evaluate physical performance were carried out immediately before and after PLY. After implementing the short PLY training, significant improvement in jump performance (squat jump: p = 0.04, ES = 0.48, countermovement jump: p = 0.009, ES = 0.42) and agility (p = 0.003, ES = 0.7) was noted in the PLY group. In the CON group, no significant (p > 0.05) changes in physical performance were observed. In contrast, PLY did not improve repeated sprint performance (p > 0.05) among female soccer players. In our research, it was shown that PLY can also be effective when performed for only 4 weeks instead of the 6–12 weeks typically applied.

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The effects of core training given to female soccer players on different vertical jumping methods

Journal of Human Sciences ◽

10.14687/jhs.v16i3.5637 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 16 (3) ◽

pp. 791-798 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Mehmet Göktepe ◽

Meral Miyaç Göktepe ◽

Ferhat Güder ◽

Mehmet Günay

Keyword(s):

Strength Training ◽

English Summary ◽

Soccer Players ◽

Favorable Effect ◽

Rank Test ◽

Average Height ◽

Core Strength ◽

The Core ◽

Vertical Jumping ◽

Core Training

This study aims to determine the effects of core training given to female soccer players on their methods of different vertical jumping. 16 female certified soccer players playing in the female soccer team of Bartın University with average age of 21.07±3.56 years, average height of 163.00±7.18 cm and with weight of 56.60±7.15 kg were included in the study on the basis of volunteering. Prior to the tests, all the female soccer players completed a survey form used in determining their medical status and filled in a form to confirm that they participated in the study voluntarily. The core training programme was applied for 8 weeks two times a week regularly. The pre-test and post-test measurements were made and then subjects’ height and weight were measured, they were asked to run for 10 minutes for warm-up and the activity was ended by making jumping measurement. The research was performed in the physiology laboratory of Bartın University School of Physical Education and Sport (BESYO). Statistical evaluation was made by using SPSS 22.0 programme. The values obtained were compared after checking normality distribution through Shapiro-Wilk test with the help of Wilcoxon signed rank test. This study, we aimed to determine the effect of core strength training on different vertical jump methods applied to female soccer players. It has been observed that it has a favorable effect on counter movement jumping (CMJ) and static jumping (SJ) values (p <0.05). It was found that there was no statistically significant effect on drop jumping (DJ) values (p> 0.05). As a result; It can be said that the core strength training practiced in female soccer players developed counter movement jumpingand static jumping characteristic of vertical jumping methods and did not affect the drop jumpingfeature. In line with these results, it is recommended to take into account the core training programs because the strength training that will be applied in female soccer players can improve the counter movement jumping and static jumping feature. Extended English summary is in the end of Full Text PDF (TURKISH) file. Özet Bu araştırmanın amacı, kadın futbolculara uygulanan kor kuvvet antrenmanlarının farklı dikey sıçrama yöntemlerine etkisinin belirlenmesidir. Çalışmaya Bartın Üniversitesi Kadın Futbol Takımında lisanslı, yaş ortalamaları 21,07±3,56 yıl, boy ortalamaları 163,00±7,18 (cm) ve vücut ağırlıkları 56,60±7,15 (kg) olan gönüllü 16 kadın futbolcu dahil edilmiştir. Testlerden önce araştırmaya katılan kadın futbolcular sağlık durumlarını belirtir sağlık anketini ve gönüllü katılım formunu doldurup imzalamışlardır. Kor antrenman programı 8 hafta boyunca, haftada 2 gün düzenli olarak uygulanmıştır. Çalışmaya katılan kadın futbolculara sırasıyla; boy ve vücut ağırlığı ölçümü yapıldı. 10 dakika ısınma koşusu yaptırıldıktan sonra, sıçrama ölçümleri yapılarak çalışma sonlandırıldı. Bu araştırma Bartın Üniversitesi BESYO Fizyoloji Laboratuvarında yapılmıştır. İstatistiksel değerlendirme SPSS 22.0 programı kullanılarak yapıldı. Ön test ve son testten elde edilen değerler, Shapiro-Wilk testi ile normallik dağılımına bakıldıktan sonra Wilcoxon İşaretli Sıralar testi yardımı ile istatistiksel olarak karşılaştırılmıştır. Çalışmamızın bulgularına göre; kadın futbolculara uygulanan kor kuvvet antrenmanlarının farklı dikey sıçrama yöntemlerine etkisinin belirlenmesi amacıyla yapmış olduğumuz çalışmamızda uygulanan kor kuvvet antrenmanlarının dikey sıçrama yöntemlerinden; yaylanarak sıçrama (YS) ve statik sıçrama (SS) değerlerine olumlu düzeyde etki ettiği gözlemlenmiştir (p<0.05). Düşerek sıçrama (DS) değerlerine ise istatistiksel olarak etkisinin olmadığı tespit edilmiştir (p>0.05). Sonuç olarak; kadın futbolcularda uygulanan kor kuvvet antrenmanlarının dikey sıçrama yöntemlerinden statik sıçrama ve yaylanarak sıçrama özelliğini geliştirdiği, düşerek sıçrama özelliğine ise etki etmediği söylenebilir. Bu sonuçlar doğrultusunda kadın futbolcularda uygulanacak kor kuvvet antrenmanlarının statik sıçrama ve yaylanarak sıçrama özelliğine olumlu yönde etkisi olabileceğinden antrenman programlarında göz önünde bulundurulması önerilebilir.

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Data concerning the effect of plyometric training on jump performance in soccer players: A meta-analysis

Data in Brief ◽

10.1016/j.dib.2017.09.054 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 15 ◽

pp. 324-334 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Maamer Slimani ◽

Armin Paravlić ◽

Nicola Luigi Bragazzi

Keyword(s):

Meta Analysis ◽

Soccer Players ◽

Plyometric Training ◽

Jump Performance

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Short-Term Compound Training on Physical Performance in Young Soccer Players

Sports ◽

10.3390/sports8080108 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 8 (8) ◽

pp. 108 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Athos Trecroci ◽

Marco Duca ◽

Damiano Formenti ◽

Giampietro Alberti ◽

F. Marcello Iaia ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Vertical Jump ◽

The Other ◽

Soccer Players ◽

Plyometric Training ◽

Countermovement Jump ◽

Short Term ◽

Squat Jump ◽

Change Of Direction ◽

Compound Training ◽

Strength Exercises

This study aimed to investigate the effects of a five-week compound training (with strength and plyometric exercises performed on separate days) on sprint, change of direction, and vertical jump in young soccer players. Eighteen novices in strength and plyometric training were assigned to either a compound training (CMPT) or a control condition (CNT). Both groups trained three times per week. One session was dedicated to soccer-specific drills. The other two weekly sessions were dedicated to circuit-based training routines employing on one-day strength exercises and on the other day plyometric exercises in the CMPT group. At the same time, the CNT group performed two weekly soccer-specific training sessions. All players were tested by 15-m sprint, change-of-direction and acceleration test (CODAT), squat jump, and countermovement jump with arms swing tests. CMPT group improved CODAT, squat jump and countermovement jump to a higher extent compared to CNT group (large vs small or trivial effects, p < 0.05), while both groups had similar 15-m sprint performance (p > 0.05). These results support the use of compound training to improve change of direction and vertical jump performances in young novice soccer players, which are unfamiliar with structured and advanced strength and plyometric training.

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INFLUENCE OF A 6-WEEK MIXED BALLISTIC-PLYOMETRIC TRAINING ON THE LEVEL OF SELECTED STRENGTH AND SPEED INDICES OF THE LOWER LIMBS IN YOUNG FOOTBALL PLAYERS

SOCIETY INTEGRATION EDUCATION Proceedings of the International Scientific Conference ◽

10.17770/sie2019vol4.3718 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 4 ◽

pp. 198

Author(s):

Marcin Krawczyk ◽

Mariusz Pociecha

Keyword(s):

Training Program ◽

Motor Skills ◽

Muscle Power ◽

Anaerobic Power ◽

Lower Limbs ◽

Soccer Players ◽

Training Methods ◽

Plyometric Training ◽

Cohen’S D ◽

Cohen's D

The development of muscle power should be taken into account in soccer training. The aim of this study was to evaluate the influence of a 6-week of mixed power training on the level of the motor skills of the lower limbs of young soccer players. The training was conducted during the starting period. The study included twelve 16-18-year-old players who regularly participated in specific soccer trainings and played in regional competitions. Their basic anthropometric features were measured. The assessment of the power of the lower limbs was carried out using two jump tests: CMJ and SJ. The maximum anaerobic power was calculated and was expressed in relation to body weight and lean body mass. In addition, Drop Jump tests were performed from three different heights on the basis of which RSI reactive strength index were calculated. On completion of the training program an increase in the level of the results of all the tests was observed: SJ (cm) (cohen's d: 0.43), CMJ (cm) (cohen's d: 0.33), SJPmax (W/kg) (cohen's d: 0.43), CMJPmax (W/kg) (cohen's d: 0.30), SJPmax (W/LBMkg) (cohen's d): 0,57), CMJPmax (W/LBMkg) (cohen's d: 0,44), RSI 0,2 (cohen's d: 0,59), RSI 0,3 (cohen's d: 0,45), RSI 0,4 (cohen's d: 0,58). An additional six-week ballistic-plyometric training program, used as a supplement to the basic training plan during the start period, resulted in an increase in the motor skills of the lower limbs of young soccer players. The application of combined ballistic and plyometric training methods helps to improve the strength and speed potential of young soccer players.

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