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J Strength Cond Res August 2021 PMID 30946268

Plyometric Training Improves Not Only Measures of Linear Speed, Power, and Change-of-Direction Speed But Also Repeated Sprint Ability in Young Female Handball Players.

Helmi Chaabene, Yassine Negra, Jason Moran, Olaf Prieske, Senda Sammoud, Rodrigo Ramirez-Campillo, Urs Granacher

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Overall, the discussions demonstrate strong support for the article's conclusions, with posters citing examples such as improvements in linear speed, power, and sprint ability, utilizing positive tones like 'significant' and 'valuable.' The tone and references suggest that commenters see this research as impactful and applicable to athletic training, reflecting both interest and recognition of its practical significance.

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Abstract in brief

  • The study found that an 8-week plyometric training program significantly improved various physical fitness measures in young female handball players, including linear speed, change-of-direction speed, muscle power, reactive strength, and repeated sprint ability.
  • The experimental group showed large effect size improvements in 5m and 10m sprint times, reactive strength index, and repeated sprint ability metrics, while the control group experienced slight performance declines in some areas.
  • Overall, plyometric training was effective in enhancing speed, power, and repeated sprint performance, suggesting its value as a training method for young female athletes in handball.]
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Current Issue: Plyometric Training Improves Not Only Measures of Linear Speed, Power, and Change-of-Direction Speed But Also Repeated Sprint Ability in Young Female Handball Players, by @chaabhil et al. https://t.co/FT7Ve59IDT @NSCA @lippincott https://t.co/Gngvtp1lGN

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Current Issue: Plyometric Training Improves Not Only Measures of Linear Speed, Power, and Change-of-Direction Speed But Also Repeated Sprint Ability in Young Female Handball Players https://t.co/FT7Ve59IDT @NSCA @lippincott https://t.co/bGBhHAwITc

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RT @nakajimahiro811: 特異性とは、その競技に特異的な動作や課題の遂行能力に対して、エクササイズがもたらす向上効果の度合いを意味とされています。 https://t.co/Etf1F7asbx

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特異性とは、その競技に特異的な動作や課題の遂行能力に対して、エクササイズがもたらす向上効果の度合いを意味とされています。 https://t.co/Etf1F7asbx

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Current Issue: Plyometric Training Improves Not Only Measures of Linear Speed, Power, and Change-of-Direction Speed But Also Repeated Sprint Ability in Young Female Handball Players, by @chaabhil et al. https://t.co/FT7Ve59IDT @NSCA @lippincott https://t.co/Gngvtp1lGN

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Current Issue: Plyometric Training Improves Not Only Measures of Linear Speed, Power, and Change-of-Direction Speed But Also Repeated Sprint Ability in Young Female Handball Players https://t.co/FT7Ve59IDT @NSCA @lippincott https://t.co/bGBhHAwITc

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Plyometric Training Improves Not Only Measures of Linear Speed, Power, and Change-of-Direction Speed But Also Repeated Sprint Ability in Female Young Handball Players https://t.co/F6B7X2w2jM

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