Effects of plyometric-agility and agility training on agility and running acceleration of 10-year-old soccer players

The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of 6-week agility training and plyometric-agility training on level changes of agility and running acceleration of 10-year-old soccer players and compare both training programs. For our study, we were using a 3-group, 2-factor time-parallel expe...

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Published in:Journal of Physical Education and Sport 2021-03, Vol.21 (2), p.875-881
Main Authors: ŠišKová, Nikola, Kaplánová, Adriana, Longová, Katarína, Kohút, Radko, Vanderka, Marián
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Summary:The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of 6-week agility training and plyometric-agility training on level changes of agility and running acceleration of 10-year-old soccer players and compare both training programs. For our study, we were using a 3-group, 2-factor time-parallel experiment. Thirty young soccer players attended a 10-minute warm-up. Eleven of them completed agility training, and 10 of them completed plyometric-agility training during the same duration of 20-25 min with classic improvement of gaming activities and preparatory games of 40-50 min. Nine soccer players were included in the control group, which was only involved in 60-75min of preparatory exercises. For evaluation of the parameters of running speed and strength- speed abilities in input and output measures, we used a vertical jump test with counter movement with no arms, running for 5 m from a three-point start, running for 20 m from a three-point start, and a pro-agility test. After implementing agility training, we noted improvements in CMJ tests of 2.8 (24.50 ± 4.61 to 27.30 ± 3.81 cm; ~ ?11.4 %; p = 0.01) and in the pro-agility test of 0.18 (6.17 ± 0.30 to 5.99 ± 0.23 s; ~ δ 2.3%; p = 0.01). After implementation of plyometric-agility training, improvement in CMJ 2 (23.40 ± 4.17 to 25.40 ± 4.33 cm; ~ δ 8.6%; p = 0.01) running at 5 m from the mid-start was 0.04 (1.24 ± 0.08 to 1.20 ± 0.07 s; ~ δ 3.2%; p = 0.01) and in the pro-agility test - 0.11( 6.19 ± 0.35 to 6.09 ± 0.30 s; ~ δ 1.8%; p = 0.05). Although we were not able to confirm that one of the training programs is more effective,the findings highlight the importance of establishing agility and plyometric-agility training at an early age as they contribute to developing agility and running acceleration of athletes.
ISSN:2247-8051
2247-806X
DOI:10.7752/jpes.2021.02109