Effects of Plyometric Training on Sports Performance

PLYOMETRIC TRAINING IS A SERIES OF EXPLOSIVE BODY WEIGHT RESISTANCE EXERCISES USING THE STRETCH-SHORTENING CYCLE OF THE MUSCLE FIBER TO ENHANCE PHYSICAL CAPACITIES SUCH AS SPEED, STRENGTH, AND POWER. THESE PHYSIOLOGIC MEASURES TRANSLATE TO IMPROVED PERFORMANCE IN MANY SPORTS, INCLUDING COURT-BASED SPORTS, FIELD SPORTS, AND WATER SPORTS. PERFORMANCE ENHANCEMENTS RESULTING FROM PLYOMETRIC TRAINING, INCLUDE IMPROVED SPRINT TIMES OVER DISTANCES...