Abstract:
The purpose of this study was to find out the Effect of plyometric training on selected
physical fitness components and skill performances of male football players in Addis
Zemen Wuha Limat football project. To achieve the purpose of the study all 24 players of
the project participated on the research as experimental and control group by use simple
random sampling method. The study was focused on experimental study with in 12 week
plyometric training. Experimental group (n=12) performed plyometric training was done
3 days per week from 40-60 minutes per session on squat jump, zigzag hop, lateral
bounding and split jump and control group (n=12) however, did not perform this
plyometric training, both groups undergone normal football training program. The
selected fitness and skill variables were strength, agility, dribbling, receiving and
passing. Test was taken from the participant at pre and post training programs. Before
the training program pretest were taken for each variable and at the end of the training
also post-test was taken from the participant. Raw data was statically analyzed by use
paired sample T test SPSS version 22.was used to find out the significance difference (P<
0.05) pre training and post training results of each variable. After analysis the pre-post
mean difference of each variable the experimental group improved significantly. This was
due to effect of plyometric training there were engaged in. Hence, plyometric training is
effective and beneficial for the improvement of football players on some selected physical
fitness component and skill performance.
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The purpose of this study was to find out the Effect of plyometric training on selected
physical fitness components and skill performances of male football players in Addis
Zemen Wuha Limat football project. To achieve the purpose of the study all 24 players of
the project participated on the research as experimental and control group by use simple
random sampling method. The study was focused on experimental study with in 12 week
plyometric training. Experimental group (n=12) performed plyometric training was done
3 days per week from 40-60 minutes per session on squat jump, zigzag hop, lateral
bounding and split jump and control group (n=12) however, did not perform this
plyometric training, both groups undergone normal football training program. The
selected fitness and skill variables were strength, agility, dribbling, receiving and
passing. Test was taken from the participant at pre and post training programs. Before
the training program pretest were taken for each variable and at the end of the training
also post-test was taken from the participant. Raw data was statically analyzed by use
paired sample T test SPSS version 22.was used to find out the significance difference (P<
0.05) pre training and post training results of each variable. After analysis the pre-post
mean difference of each variable the experimental group improved significantly. This was
due to effect of plyometric training there were engaged in. Hence, plyometric training is
effective and beneficial for the improvement of football players on some selected physical
fitness component and skill performance.