Akademik Veri Yönetim Sistemi
Uluslararası Bozok Spor Bilimleri Dergisi, cilt.5, sa.3, ss.225-234, 2024 (Hakemli Dergi)
The aim of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of plyometric training on athletic performance
development in female soccer players. A total of 22 players in a female soccer team participated voluntarily in the study. This team had 4 training sessions and one competition per week. The study continued for 6 weeks. Firstly, 10-30 m sprint and long jump tests were applied to the participants and pre-test values were taken. Then, the participants were randomly divided into two groups as training group (TG, n=11) and control group (CG,n=11). The training group received a programme including plyometric jumps immediately after warm-up and football training in the daily plan. The control group did not do anything related to jumping, this group only performed the soccer training in the daily plan. These applications were applied in 2 training sessions of the week (Tuesday-Thursday). At the end of the application, the post-test values of the participants were taken and the study was terminated. According to the findings of the study, there was no significant increase in the 10 m. sprint performance of the participants (p>0.05). However, significant improvements were detected in 30 m. sprint and long jump performances (p<0.05). These results suggest that plyometric jumps in training can significantly improve 30 m sprint and standing long jump performances of female soccer players. For this reason, it is recommended that coaches give more space to plyometric exercises that contribute to the performance development of athletes in their training programs.