Different Drop Height Plyometric Training in Soccer Players

Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18-30
SponsorRiphah International University

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

Treatment groups

56 Participants
are divided into 3 treatment groups