The effect of 8-week plyometric training on jump height, agility, speed and asymmetry

Kosova S., Beyhan R., Kosova M.

PEDAGOGY OF PHYSICAL CULTURE AND SPORTS, vol.26, no.1, pp.13-18, 2022 (ESCI) identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 26 Issue: 1
  • Publication Date: 2022
  • Doi Number: 10.15561/26649837.2022.0102
  • Journal Name: PEDAGOGY OF PHYSICAL CULTURE AND SPORTS
  • Journal Indexes: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI), Scopus, Directory of Open Access Journals
  • Page Numbers: pp.13-18
  • Keywords: plyometric, vertical jump, change of direction, fencing, PERFORMANCE, POWER
  • Dokuz Eylül University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Background and Study Aim Plyometric training is one of the most preferred methods for athletic performance improvement. This study was designed to measure the effect of 8 weeks of additional plyometric training on jump performance, lower extremity asymmetry, speed, and agility performances of adolescent fencers.