About this trial
This randomized controlled trial aims to determine the effects of different drop height plyometric training protocols on lower limb explosive strength, anaerobic power, and change of direction (COD) performance in soccer players. A total of 56 competitive soccer players aged 18-30 years will be randomly allocated into three intervention groups using sealed envelope randomization: low drop height (30 cm), moderate drop height (45 cm), and high drop height (60 cm) plyometric training groups. Participants will undergo supervised plyometric training three times per week for six weeks. Outcome measures including Vertical Jump Test, Running-Based Anaerobic Sprint Test (RAST), and T-Test Agility Test will be assessed at baseline and post-intervention. Statistical analysis will be performed using SPSS version 25 to determine within-group and between-group differences.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
Male and female soccer players
Age between 18-30 years
Minimum 1 year of regular soccer training
Healthy BMI
Disqualifiers
Musculoskeletal or neurological disorders
Lower limb injury within past 6 months
Participation in structured plyometric training in last 3 months
Contraindications to high-impact training
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- Experimental Group 1
- Experimental Group 2
- Experimental Group 3