Synapse
⌘+K
Synapse
PulseExploreClubsResearchersJournals
Instagram
HomeClubsExplore
July 26, 2026PeerJOpen Access

The effects of plyometric training on adolescent sports performance: a systematic review and meta-analysis

View Full Paper
Ask AI
Bookmark
Share

Authors

SYSong YuanYCYunmei ChaiZTZhijun Tan

Discussion

Loading...

Member takes

Overview

Systematic review and meta-analysis investigate plyometric training effects on sports performance in adolescents, suggesting significant benefits.

Key Points

  • This meta-analysis aims to evaluate the effects of plyometric training on jumping, sprinting, and agility performance in adolescents.
  • Searched PubMed, Web of Science, and Embase from inception to January 2025.
  • Included randomized controlled trials with healthy adolescents aged 10–19.
  • Used conventional and three-level random-effects models for analysis.
  • Plyometric training significantly improved jump performance (SMD = 0.648, 95% CI [0.523–0.772]; P < 0.001).
  • Improved sprint performance (SMD = -0.496, 95% CI [-0.609 to -0.383]; P < 0.001) was noted.
  • Agility performance also improved significantly (SMD = -0.659, 95% CI [-0.851 to -0.467]; P < 0.001).

Cite This Study

Yuan et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a65a306d3aea3239cd764e7https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.21585
View Full Paper
Ask AI
Bookmark
Share

Also Consider

Synapse has enriched 5 closely related papers on similar clinical questions. Consider them for comparative context:

  1. 1Effects of plyometric training on strength, explosive performance, and agility in female team-sport athletes: a systematic review and three-level meta-analysis2026
  2. 2Effects of plyometric training on physical fitness in adolescent and adult female team sport athletes: a systematic review and meta-analysis2025 · 9 citations
  3. 3Effects of Maturation Stage on Physical Fitness in Youth Male Team Sports Players After Plyometric Training: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis2025 · 12 citations
  4. 4Effects of plyometric training on adolescent basketball players: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials2026
  5. 5Effects of plyometric training on performance-related metrics in track and field athletes: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials, with preliminary evidence on injury prevention2026