Plyometric versus Resistance Training Against Linear Sprinting Speed and RSA Performance of Soccer Players

Authors : Belayneh Chekle

Pages : 310-322

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Publication Date : 2020-12-13

Article Type : Research

Abstract :The study was ultimately aimed at comparing the effect of resistance training, plyometric and resistance training plus plyometric exercise on linear speed and RSA performance. A completely randomized block design of experimental research was employed so as to compare the effect of four weeks resistance training, plyometric training and combined training (resistance + plyometric) on linear speed over 40m dash and 6*35m RSA total time performance development. Then the performance gain level for each treatment group was analyzed by comparing the pretest performance score with the posttest score using paired sample t-test and Cohen`s d. the Cohen`s d value ranges between 0.724-7.386. The difference in performance gain level among the three treatment (training) groups was analyzed using ANOA with a subsequent post hoc test. Using paired sample t-test, all the three training groups achieved a significant level of performance gain in linear speed and RSA. The performance gain level in linear speed among the three groups was significant F (2, 33) = 11.758, p>.001, ηp2 = 0.416. The plyometric and combined groups achieved a significantly greater speed performance than the resistance group. But there was no significant difference among the groups in RSA performance gain. Thus, it was concluded that plyometric exercises are the most effective kind of training to impact speed qualities for soccer players. Using plyometric exercises alone or combining with resistance training is by far better than resistance training alone to improve linear speed or RSA performance with youth soccer players.
Keywords : Resistance, Plyometric, Training, Speed, Repeated Sprinting Ability