Study on the effects of lower body plyometrics and dynamic stretching on vertical jump in female collegiate volleyball players

Volleyball is a sport comprised of multiple explosive efforts and multidirectional change of direction speed (CODS) actions. Since strength underpins both of these abilities, it is important to explore the relationship between these variables in order to develop strength and conditioning programs to optimize performance. The purpose of this study is to determine if a relationship exists between absolute and relative strength and measures of power and CODS in collegiate volleyball players. Archived testing data from ten (n = 10, age: 19.1 ± 1.2 yrs, Ht: 173.1 ± 6.64 cm, Wt: 67 ± 7.04 kg) female DII collegiate volleyball players were analyzed. These data included: block vertical jump (Block VJ), approach vertical jump (Approach VJ), a repeat jump test (i.e., four consecutive VJs), modified T-test, 5-0-5 agility test, a single leg triple hop test, and a 1-3RM deadlift. Significant large correlations were observed between relative strength and the repeat jump test, modified T-test, and 5-0-5 agility test. Significant correlations were also observed between absolute strength and the modified T-test. These results indicate that strength and conditioning professionals should emphasize the development of both absolute and relative lower-body strength to improve measures of power and agility in collegiate volleyball players.

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Effect of Static and Dynamic Stretching on Vertical Jump Performance in Collegiate Women Volleyball Players

Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise ◽

10.1249/01.mss.0000273800.07291.fb ◽

2007 ◽

Vol 39 (Supplement) ◽

pp. S213

Author(s):

Kortney Dalrymple ◽

Shala Davis ◽

Gregory Dwyer ◽

Gavin Moir

Keyword(s):

Vertical Jump ◽

Jump Performance ◽

Dynamic Stretching ◽

Volleyball Players

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Effect of Static and Dynamic Stretching on Vertical Jump Performance in Collegiate Women Volleyball Players

The Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research ◽

10.1519/jsc.0b013e3181b29614 ◽

2010 ◽

Vol 24 (1) ◽

pp. 149-155 ◽

Cited By ~ 33

Author(s):

Kortney J Dalrymple ◽

Shala E Davis ◽

Gregory B Dwyer ◽

Gavin L Moir

Keyword(s):

Vertical Jump ◽

Jump Performance ◽

Dynamic Stretching ◽

Volleyball Players

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Combined and comparative effects of plyometrics and dynamic stretching on vertical jump in volleyball players

Turkish Journal of Sports Medicine ◽

10.47447/tjsm.483 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Usman Thattarauthodiyil ◽

Bhaskar Shenoy

Keyword(s):

Performance Test ◽

Vertical Jump ◽

Training Session ◽

Lower Limbs ◽

Jump Performance ◽

Male And Female ◽

Dynamic Stretching ◽

Combined Training ◽

Volleyball Players ◽

Group 5

Objective: Aim of this study was to investigate the combined and comparative training outcomes of plyometrics and dynamic stretching of lower limb muscle groups on vertical jump performance in male and female collegiate volleyball players. Materials and Methods: The study was carried out as two training sessions in a week, for eight weeks duration. The total number of participants was 90 male and 90 female collegiate volleyball players aged 18-22 years. All the participants were recreational players and they were playing one hour daily in the evening. They were randomly distributed into three male groups (Group 1, Group 2 & Group 3) and three female groups (Group 4, Group 5 & Group 6) with 30 participants in each group. All the participants underwent Sargent vertical jump performance test before starting the training session it was repeated in every two weeks of training program. Results: Plyometrics and plyometrics with dynamic stretching led to significant improvements in vertical jump height (VJH), and this improvement was progressed after every two weeks of training. However, the control groups did not display any improvement. The effect of training was significantly higher in male and female groups who have performed plyometrics with lower limbs dynamic stretching as compared with the groups that performed only plyometric exercises (p<0.05). Compared to females, male participants had a better improvement of VJH in both training groups (p<0.05). Conclusion: It can be concluded that two sessions of plyometric exercise training per week for eight weeks can improve the ability of VJH in male and female collegiate volleyball players. However, combined training of lower body plyometrics and lower limbs dynamic stretching had better results in terms of vertical jump performance.

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EFFECT OF HIGH AND LOW FLEXIBILITY ON AGILITY, ACCELERATION SPEED AND VERTICAL JUMP PERFORMANCE OF VOLLEYBALL PLAYERS

European Journal of Physical Education and Sport Science ◽

10.46827/ejpe.v6i11.3652 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 6 (11) ◽

Author(s):

Aruna Gulati ◽

Rita Jain ◽

Anuradha Lehri ◽

Rajneesh Kumar

Keyword(s):

Vertical Jump ◽

Training Programme ◽

Lower Body ◽

Muscular Power ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Jump Performance ◽

Arm Swing ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Volleyball Players ◽

High Flexibility

This study aimed to assess the effect of high and low levels of flexibility on key performance indicators of volleyball performance. Eighty-four volleyball players (n=84; mean±SD; decimal age: 16.57±1.51; height (cm): 176.23±8.77; body mass (kg): 66.14±11.79) were selected for the study. The design of the study was cross-sectional and to measure selected variables i.e. agility, lower body muscular power, and acceleration speed; 6×10 m shuttle run, countermovement jump (with arm swing) test and 20 m sprint test (standing start) were used. To measure the flexibility level of the players, sit and reach test was used. Shapiro-Wilk normality test was conducted to check the distribution of data and the Levine test was applied to check homogeneity of the variance in data. Participants were divided into two groups i.e. High Flexibility Group (HFG) and Low Flexibility Group (LFG) using k-means cluster analysis and independent t-test was applied to find the differences between HFG and LFG. The level of significance was set at p < 0.05. Results showed statistically significant difference between HFG and LFG in agility, acceleration speed and lower body muscular power and, based on the results, it was concluded coaches should include flexibility training in the regular training programme. The results obtained supported the rationale that baseline flexibility may influence the performance of volleyball players. Article visualizations:<img src="/-counters-/edu_01/0778/a.php" alt="Hit counter" />

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Physical Characteristics and Physiological Attributes of Adolescent Volleyball Players—A Review

Pediatric Exercise Science ◽

10.1123/pes.22.1.114 ◽

2010 ◽

Vol 22 (1) ◽

pp. 114-134 ◽

Cited By ~ 15

Author(s):

Ronnie Lidor ◽

Gal Ziv

Keyword(s):

Vertical Jump ◽

Physical Characteristics ◽

Lower Body ◽

Careful Selection ◽

Male Adolescent ◽

Lack Of Information ◽

Volleyball Players ◽

Physiological Attributes ◽

Physiological Tests ◽

Selection Of

The purpose of this article was to review a series of studies (n = 31) on physical characteristics, physiological attributes, and volleyball skills of female and male adolescent volleyball players. Among the main findings were (a) that male national players were taller and heavier than state and novice players, while female national players showed lower body fat values compared with state and novice players, and (b) vertical jump values were higher in starters versus nonstarters. Among the methodological concerns based on the reviewed studies were the lack of information on maturational age and lack of longitudinal studies. It was recommended that a careful selection of physiological tests should be made when assessing the abilities of adolescent volleyball players.

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