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P-ISSN: 2394-1685 | E-ISSN: 2394-1693 | CODEN: IJPEJB

2024, Vol. 11, Issue 4, Part E

Comparative effects of plyometric, resistance, and skill-based conditioning on physical performance in elite female volleyball players in India


Author(s): Dr. Shamsher Kasnia and Dr. Manish Kumar

Abstract:
This study aimed to evaluate the effects of a 12-week plyometric, resistance, and volleyball skill-based training on specific conditioning abilities in high-level Indian female volleyball players. The sample included 61 high-level female volleyball players (21.8±2.1 years of age; 1.76±0.06 cm; 60.8±7.0 kg), who participated in plyometric (n = 20), resistance (n = 21), or skill-based conditioning programs (n = 20). All programs were performed twice per week. Participants were tested on body height, body mass (BM), countermovement jump (CMJ), standing broad jump (SBJ), medicine ball throw (MBT), and 20-m sprint (S20M). All tests were assessed at the study baseline (pre-) and at the end of the 12-week programs (post-testing). Two-way ANOVA for repeated measurements showed significant (p<0.05) “Group x Time” effects for all variables but body height. The plyometric group significantly reduced body mass (trivial effect size [ES] differences; 1% average pre- to post-measurement changes) and improved their performance in S20M (moderate ES; 8%), MBT (very large ES; 25%), CMJ (large ES; 27%), and SBJ (moderate ES; 8%). The resistance training group significantly improved their performance in S20M (moderate ES; 6%), MBT (large ES; 20%), CMJ (large ES; 23%), and SBJ (moderate ES; 7%). Players involved in skill-based conditioning significantly improved CMJ (large ES; 18%), SBJ (small ES; 3%), and MBT (large ES; 9%). The changes which occurred between pre- and post-testing were more inter-correlated in the plyometric and resistance training groups. Although all training modalities induced positive changes in jumping and throwing capacities, plyometric and resistance training were found to be more effective than skill-based conditioning in improving the conditioning capacities of high-level Indian female volleyball players. Future studies should evaluate differential program effects in less experienced and younger players.

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How to cite this article:
Dr. Shamsher Kasnia, Dr. Manish Kumar. Comparative effects of plyometric, resistance, and skill-based conditioning on physical performance in elite female volleyball players in India. Int J Phys Educ Sports Health 2024;11(4):274-276.

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