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Elastic Band-Resisted Plyometric Training in Young Soccer Players

NCT07367230 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 33

Last updated 2026-04-02

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Summary

This randomized controlled trial investigated the effects of elastic band-resisted plyometric training (EBPT) on jump performance in young male soccer players. Thirty-three youth soccer players aged 14-15 years were randomly assigned to one of three groups: elastic band-resisted plyometric training (EBPT, n=10), traditional plyometric training (PLT, n=11), or control (CON, n=12). Both training groups completed a 6-week intervention consisting of 2 sessions per week with 240-460 foot contacts per session. The primary outcome was countermovement jump without arm swing (CMJ-NS) height. Secondary outcomes included squat jump (SJ), countermovement jump with arm swing (CMJ-AS), single-leg vertical jumps for dominant (SVJ-D) and non-dominant (SVJ-ND) legs, take-off velocity, and peak power. Assessments were conducted at baseline and post-intervention. The study aimed to determine whether adding elastic band resistance to plyometric exercises provides superior training adaptations compared to traditional plyometric training for enhancing lower-limb explosive power in young athletes.

Conditions

  • Athletic Performance
  • Plyometric Exercises
  • Physical Conditioning, Human

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

Elastic Band-Resisted Plyometric Training

Participants performed plyometric exercises (squat jumps, countermovement jumps, drop jumps, and single-leg jumps) with elastic band resistance providing additional load during the concentric phase. Training was conducted twice weekly for 6 weeks, with 240-460 foot contacts per session.

BEHAVIORAL

Traditional Plyometric Training

Participants performed the same plyometric exercises (squat jumps, countermovement jumps, drop jumps, and single-leg jumps) without elastic band resistance. Training was conducted twice weekly for 6 weeks, with 240-460 foot contacts per session.

OTHER

Regular Soccer Training (No Intervention)

Participants continued their routine soccer training program without any additional plyometric exercises during the 6-week study period.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Serkan özgür

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
OTHER
Masking
NONE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
14 Years
Max Age
15 Years
Sex
MALE
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2025-09-01
Primary Completion
2025-09-17
Completion
2025-10-31

Countries

  • Turkey (Türkiye)

Study Locations

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