Plyometric training for young male volleyball players
Effects of 8 Week Plyometric Training on Physical Fitness and Technical Skills in Young Male Volleyball Players
This study tests if an 8-week plyometric training program can help young male volleyball players improve their speed, agility, and jumping skills.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 28 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 25 Years |
| Sex | Male |
| Sponsor | Riphah International University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Islamabad) |
| Trial ID | NCT06212856 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study evaluates the effectiveness of an 8-week plyometric training program on the physical fitness and technical skills of young male volleyball players. Participants will be recruited from Prime Sports Academy and Prime Institute of Health Sciences in Islamabad, where they will undergo a structured training regimen designed to enhance their athletic performance. The results will be analyzed to determine the impact of plyometric training on key performance metrics such as speed, agility, and jumping ability.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are healthy young male volleyball players aged 18-25 who have been actively participating in the sport for at least six months.
Not a fit: Patients who are female or have experienced a recent injury or trauma may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this training program could significantly improve the athletic performance and technical skills of young male volleyball players.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown positive outcomes with plyometric training in volleyball players, indicating that this approach is supported by existing evidence.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Young male healthy volleyball players aged 18-25 years, actively engaged in games for at least 6 months will be included in the study. Exclusion Criteria: * Female players * History of trauma/injury in the last month.
Where this trial is running
Islamabad
- Prime Sports Academy & Prime Institute of Health Sciences — Islamabad, Pakistan (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Waqar Ahmed Awan, PhD — Riphah International University
- Study coordinator: Waqar Ahmed Awan, PhD
- Email: waqar.ahmed@riphah.edu.pk
- Phone: +923335348846
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.