Enhancing Physical and Technical Performance in Sport Games through the Implementation of Plyometric Exercise Programs

Abstract

Abstract Aim. The aim of the study was to implement a training program consisting of plyometric exercises using modern technologies to improve the explosive strength of junior basketball players. Material and method. The study addresses this necessity by investigating the transformative impact of a customized plyometric training program on the explosive strength of 19 female basketball players aged 10 to 12. In the study, a two-month program of specific plyometric development exercises adapted to the basketball game was implemented, focused on improving the key parameters of explosive resistance. Specifically, improvements in flight time and height, assessed through five specific tests: Squat Jump Test, Drop Jump Test, Stiffness Test, 15 seconds Jump Test, 30 seconds Jump Test. Results. In all 5 tests, the recorded progress was statistically significant compared to the reference value p < 0.05. Cohen's values reflect a very large effect size > 0.8 for all tests with one exception for the Stiffness Test where the effect size was only large in the 0.5-0.8 range. Conclusions. The research contributes valuable insights into age-specific athletic development, advocating for the optimization of physical and technical readiness in young basketball players through targeted plyometric training sessions.