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June 11, 2026International journal of human movement and sports sciencesOpen Access

Effects of Plyometric and Contrast Training on Acceleration, Speed, and Reactive Agility in Volleyball Players

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TKThanakorn KaimusikPNPenpak NoopudChulalongkorn UniversitySSSaksayam SawaengwaisayasukNetaji Subhas National Institute of Sports

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Implication

Randomized trial compares plyometric and contrast training effects on speed and agility in collegiate volleyball players, highlighting training benefits.

Key Points

  • This research aims to compare the effects of plyometric and contrast training on acceleration, sprint speed, and reactive agility in collegiate volleyball players.
  • Forty-five male collegiate volleyball athletes were randomly assigned to contrast training (CT), plyometric training (PT), or control (CON) groups (n=15 each).
  • Both training groups completed an 8-week structured neuromuscular training program alongside their regular practice, while the control group maintained routine training.
  • Performance was assessed using acceleration, sprint speed, and reactive agility measures before and after the intervention.
  • CT group showed a significant improvement in 0–10 m acceleration (−5.8%, d = 1.21), indicating superior explosive linear acceleration effects.
  • Both CT and PT groups exhibited greater enhancements in acceleration and sprint speed compared to the control group (p < 0.001).
  • PT group demonstrated significant within-group improvements in reactive agility (−6.9%, d = 1.14), but no significant differences were noted between groups.

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Kaimusik et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a2a51d780c8f91e7f39df72https://doi.org/10.13189/saj.2026.140407
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