Effectiveness of Vertical versus Horizontal Plyometric Training on Stretch-Shortening Cycle Performance Enhancement in Adolescent Soccer Players

dc.authoridPoli, Luca/0000-0002-3188-8976
dc.authoridGreco, Gianpiero/0000-0002-5023-3721
dc.authoridCataldi, Stefania/0000-0002-5929-4766
dc.authoridErdas, Sadullah Erdal/0000-0002-1131-9290
dc.authoridFrancesco, Fischetti/0000-0001-8616-5372
dc.contributor.authorKurt, Cem
dc.contributor.authorCanli, Umut
dc.contributor.authorErdas, Sadullah Erdal
dc.contributor.authorPoli, Luca
dc.contributor.authorCarvutto, Roberto
dc.contributor.authorCataldi, Stefania
dc.contributor.authorFischetti, Francesco
dc.date.accessioned2024-10-29T17:59:22Z
dc.date.available2024-10-29T17:59:22Z
dc.date.issued2023
dc.departmentTekirdağ Namık Kemal Üniversitesien_US
dc.description.abstractPlyometric exercise is a major tool for improving explosive actions. This study aimed to compare the efficacy of a vertical and horizontal plyometric training program on stretch-shortening performance variables in adolescent soccer players. Thirty-two male soccer players (aged 12.09 +/- 0.89 years, with soccer experience 5.37 +/- 1.58 years) were divided into horizontal plyometric, vertical plyometric, or control groups. The horizontal and vertical plyometric groups participated in a 6-week training program that was performed twice per week, with a 48-h interval, in conjunction with regular soccer training. The control group participated only in regular soccer training. Vertical jump height, reactive strength index, leg stiffness, ground contact time, standing long jump distance, agility, and 10 and 20 m sprint performances were tested as stretch-shortening performance variables of the participants. Stretch-shortening performance variables were assessed before and after completion of the training program. The results showed that either horizontal or vertical plyometric training had no effect on VJH, RSI, GCT, or Kleg performance (F = 2.14, 1.32, 0.66, 1.03; p > 0.05). Furthermore, there was no effect on SLJ, 10 m sprint, 20 m sprint, or agility performance (F = 2.06, 0.14, 0.06, 0.27; p > 0.05). A 6-week horizontal or vertical plyometric intervention was found to be insufficient to elicit stretchshortening performance enhancement in adolescent male soccer players. Although there was no performance change in any group, it was observed that the players enjoyed plyometric training. Therefore, coaches could safely use plyometric exercises to design enjoyable training programs.en_US
dc.identifier.doi10.3390/healthcare11111615
dc.identifier.issn2227-9032
dc.identifier.issue11en_US
dc.identifier.pmid37297755en_US
dc.identifier.scopus2-s2.0-85161662354en_US
dc.identifier.urihttps://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare11111615
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11776/14715
dc.identifier.volume11en_US
dc.identifier.wosWOS:001005495300001en_US
dc.indekslendigikaynakWeb of Scienceen_US
dc.indekslendigikaynakScopusen_US
dc.indekslendigikaynakPubMeden_US
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.publisherMdpien_US
dc.relation.ispartofHealthcareen_US
dc.relation.publicationcategoryMakale - Uluslararası Hakemli Dergi - Kurum Öğretim Elemanıen_US
dc.rightsinfo:eu-repo/semantics/openAccessen_US
dc.subjectstretch-shortening cycleen_US
dc.subjectadolescent playersen_US
dc.subjectsocceren_US
dc.subjectplyometricen_US
dc.titleEffectiveness of Vertical versus Horizontal Plyometric Training on Stretch-Shortening Cycle Performance Enhancement in Adolescent Soccer Playersen_US
dc.typeArticleen_US

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