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

Eraslan L., Castelein B., Spanhove V., Orhan C., DÜZGÜN İ., Cools A.

SPORTS HEALTH-A MULTIDISCIPLINARY APPROACH, vol.13, no.1, pp.37-44, 2021 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Review
  • Volume: 13 Issue: 1
  • Publication Date: 2021
  • Doi Number: 10.1177/1941738120938007
  • Journal Name: SPORTS HEALTH-A MULTIDISCIPLINARY APPROACH
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, CAB Abstracts, CINAHL, EMBASE, MEDLINE, SportDiscus
  • Page Numbers: pp.37-44
  • Keywords: plyometric training, adolescent, overhead athletes, systematic review, EXPLOSIVE STRENGTH, JUMPING PERFORMANCE, BASKETBALL PLAYERS, VERTICAL JUMP, PEDRO SCALE, SHOULDER, PROGRAMS, QUALITY, REHABILITATION, VELOCITY
  • Hacettepe University Affiliated: Yes

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.