Effect of plyometric training on speed, power and agility in adolescents playing basketball
Journal Title: International Journal of Allied Medical Sciences and Clinical Research - Year 2018, Vol 6, Issue 2
Abstract
Background and Aims This study was done to see the effect of plyometric training on adolescents playing basketball on their power, speed and agility after them performing their normal routine. In adolescents power, speed and agility is usually not as good as the elite players, exactly why it leads to various injuries. Plyometric Training has been shown to improve Speed, Power and Agility in Elite players. Methods 30 Participants were included for this experimental study in the age group 15-17 years, males and females and were randomly divided into 2 groups (n=15); Experimental and Control, the control group performed their normal routine and the experimental group performed their normal routine followed by a set plyometric exercises for 6 weeks, thrice a week. The Pre and Post outcome measures used were Lane Agility Drill Test, 3/4th Court Sprint Test and Standing Vertical Jump Test. Results There was an improvement in the Lane Agility Drill Test timing with a p-value of 2.68848E-05, also in the 3/4th Court Sprint Test with a p-value of 0.00389 but not much improvement in the Vertical Jump Test with a p-value of 0.614 in the Experimental Group for all the 3 tests
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Sharvari Chikhalkar
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