Effects of plyometric training on jump, sprint, and change of direction performance in adolescent soccer player: A systematic review with meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Soccer requires a high level of physical fitness, particularly in jumping, sprinting, and change-of-direction (COD) performance. Plyometric training has been extensively studied in adult athletes, but its effects on these abilities in adolescent soccer players remain insufficiently evaluated.

Objective

This systematic review with meta-analysis examined the effects of plyometric training on jump, sprint and COD performance in adolescent soccer player.

Methods

Eligible randomized controlled trials were identified through searches of PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus, and SPORTDiscus databases, focusing solely on published studies. Study quality was assessed using the PEDro scale, and statistical analysis was conducted using Stata software to calculate the standa

SUBMITTER: Zheng T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12040276 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature