Effect of Plyometric Training on Sport Performance in Adolescent Overhead Athletes: A Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT:

Context

Plyometric training has been shown to be beneficial in adolescent overhead athletes. However, existing research on the effects of plyometrics on sport performance has been limited.

Objective

To systematically review the current literature to investigate whether plyometric training intervention improves upper- and lower-body sport performance.

Data sources

Two electronic databases (MEDLINE and Web of Science) were searched using specific Medical Subject Headings (MeSH) terms up to February 2019, and hand-searching was performed by looking to relevant studies that were cited in other studies.

Study selection

A total of 932 items were identified and were further assessed for the eligibility in the systematic review. For a study to be eligible, each of the

SUBMITTER: Eraslan L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7734361 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jan/Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature