Effects of plyometric jump training on measures of physical fitness and lower-limb asymmetries in male soccer players according to maturity: A randomized controlled trial.

ABSTRACT: The purpose of this study was to determine the effects plyometrics on dynamic balance, muscle power and lower limb asymmetries in youth soccer players according to maturity. 43 youth soccer players (23 pre pubertal and 20 post pubertal) were classified according to their peak height velocity (PHV) and participated in a 8-week progressive plyometrics training program or an active control with two weekly sessions, alongside three regular soccer-specific training sessions per week. Participants' training and performance caliber was rated Tier 2. While plyometrics training groups performed jumping and hopping exercises such as maximal and submaximal hopping on stable ground, active control groups performing passing skills. Pre and post training, tests included the Y balance test, single leg ho

SUBMITTER: Bouafif N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12806850 | biostudies-literature | 2026

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature