Effects of vertical and horizontal plyometric training on jump performances and sprint force-velocity profile in young elite soccer players.
Eur J Appl Physiol
; 124(9): 2591-2601, 2024 Sep.
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ABSTRACT
PURPOSE:
During a soccer match, horizontal acceleration ability during short sprints is determinant for performance. Development of sprint force and velocity qualites have been reported after plyometric training. However, orientation of plyometric training exercises can influence the functional performance. The purpose of this study was to compare the horizontal and vertical orientation of plyometric training on explosiveness performances and sprint force-velocity profile in young soccer players.METHODS:
Twenty-eight soccer players were recruited and divided in two groups vertical (VG, n = 14) and horizontal (HG, n = 14) groups. Tests including jumps and sprint performances were conducted before and after the 8 week training period. Sprint force-velocity profile (FVP) was evaluated during a 30 m sprint test.RESULTS:
The results demonstrated significant improvements in both VG and HG for jump performances (from + 4.9% to + 9.0%), sprint times (from -5.5% to -8.7%) and FVP parameters. Higher relative changes for the HG than for the VG were observed in 5 m and 15 m sprint times, horizontal jump lengths, and also in FVP parameters, especially improvements in maximal power (VG + 16.4% vs. HG + 28.1%) and in the decrease rate of horizontal orientation of force with increasing speed (HG + 22.9%) during the 30 m sprint.CONCLUSIONS:
Both horizontal and vertical plyometric training can be either used in young soccer players to improve vertical and horizontal performances in jump and sprint. However, horizontal plyometric training may result in a greater improvement in horizontal ballistic actions while similarly developing vertical jump qualities compared to vertical plyometric training in young soccer players.Palabras clave
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Asunto principal:
Carrera
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Fútbol
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Rendimiento Atlético
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Ejercicio Pliométrico
Límite:
Adolescent
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Humans
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Male
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Eur J Appl Physiol
Asunto de la revista:
FISIOLOGIA
Año:
2024
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Francia
Pais de publicación:
Alemania