Effects of Plyometric Jump Training in Sand or Rigid Surface on Jump-Related Biomechanical Variables and Physical Fitness in Female Volleyball Players

Overview

Journal Int J Environ Res Public Health

Publisher MDPI

Specialties Environmental Health
Public Health

Date 2021 Dec 24

PMID 34948702

Citations 17

Authors

Mina Ahmadi

Hadi Nobari

Rodrigo Ramirez-Campillo

Jorge Perez-Gomez

Alexandre Lima de Araujo Ribeiro

Alejandro Martinez-Rodriguez

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Abstract

Background: This study aims to assess the effects of 8 weeks of plyometric jump training (PJT) conducted on sand or a rigid court surface on jump-related biomechanical variables and physical fitness in female indoor volleyball players.

Methods: Seventeen participants were randomly divided into a sand surface group (SsG, = 8) and rigid surface group (RsG, = 9). Both groups completed equal indoor volleyball training routines. Participants were assessed pre and post the 8-week PJT for jump-related biomechanical variables (countermovement jump (CMJ) RSI; drop jump (DJ) reactive strength index (RSI); spike jump (SJ) height; CMJ height; CMJ rate of force development (RFD); CMJ velocity at take-off; DJ height and CMJ peak force), 20 m linear sprint time, test for change-of-direction sprint (CODs) time, Wingate test peak power (PP), cardiorespiratory endurance, and leg-press one-repetition maximum (1RM).

Results: A two-way mixed analysis of variance (group × time) revealed that there was a significant group × time interaction between DJ height ( = 0.035) and CMJ peak force ( = 0.032) in favour of RsG and SsG, respectively. A significant interaction was also observed for cardiorespiratory endurance ( = 0.01) and 1RM ( = 0.002), both favouring the SsG. No other group × time interaction was observed.

Conclusions: The type of surface used during PJT induced specific adaptations in terms of jump-related biomechanical variables and physical fitness in female indoor volleyball players. Based on the individual needs of the athletes, practitioners may prescribe one type of surface preferentially over another to maximize the benefits derived from PJT.

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