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https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39398032Actively Recruiting
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Age: 18Years - 30Years
All Genders
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Effects of Low, Moderate and High Drop Height Plyometric Training on Lower Limb Explosive Strength, Anaerobic Power and Change of Direction Performance in Competitive Soccer Players: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Led by Riphah International University · Updated on 2026-03-20
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Research Sites
4 weeks
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What this Trial Is About
Researchers are evaluating how different drop heights in plyometric training affect lower limb explosive strength, anaerobic power, and change of direction (COD) performance in competitive soccer players aged 18 to 30 years. This randomized controlled trial aims to fill knowledge gaps about training intensity in adult soccer players, focusing on low (30 cm), moderate (45 cm), and high (60 cm) drop heights. The study seeks to inform better training plans to enhance athletic performance while reducing injury risks. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of three groups, each performing supervised plyometric exercises such as drop jumps, bounding drills, and box jumps using platforms set at either 30 cm, 45 cm, or 60 cm. Training sessions occur three times per week for six weeks, with 3 to 4 sets per session under supervision. Each group follows the same schedule but differs only by the drop height used during exercises. During the study, participants will undergo assessments before and after the six-week training period, including the Vertical Jump Test, Running-Based Anaerobic Sprint Test (RAST), and T-Test Agility Test. These tests measure explosive strength, anaerobic power, and agility, respectively. Researchers will analyze the data to determine changes within and between groups, using statistical software. The total participation time spans the training period plus testing sessions, ensuring comprehensive monitoring of performance changes.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
Different Drop Height Plyometric Training in Soccer Players
Who Can Participate
Age: 18Years - 30Years
All Genders
Healthy Volunteers
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Male and female soccer players
- Age between 18-30 years
- Minimum 1 year of regular soccer training
- Healthy BMI
- Currently active in competitive soccer (>3 days/week)
You will not qualify if you...
- 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
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Your Study Journey
Screening
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
1 visit (in-person)
Treatment
Duration - 6 weeks
Participants undergo supervised plyometric training using drop jumps, bounding drills, and box jumps on platforms of varying heights (30 cm, 45 cm, or 60 cm). Training consists of three sessions per week for six weeks with 3-4 sets per session under supervision.
3 sessions per week
Follow-up
Duration - 1 week post-intervention
Participants' lower limb explosive strength, anaerobic power, and change of direction performance are assessed 7 weeks after the intervention to evaluate training effects.
1 visit (in-person)
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
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Punjab Sports Board
Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan, 547000
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Research Team
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Danish Hassan, Phd
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
TRIPLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
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