Effect of ballistic and power training on performance adaptations of élite table tennis players

Zaferanieh, Ali; Haghighi, Amir Hossein; Kakhak, Seyed Alireza Hosseini; Maleki, Ali; Cè, Emiliano; Esposito, Fabio

doi:10.1007/s11332-020-00671-1

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“…Experienced instructors supervised training activities. The training program was similar to that reported by Zaferanieh et al [23]. Training programs are shown in Tables 1 and 2.…”

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Effects of Power and Ballistic Training on Table Tennis Players’ Electromyography Changes

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Hosseini-Kakhak

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The aim of the present study was to analyze the effects of ballistic and power training on table tennis players’ electromyography (EMG) changes. Thirty male table tennis players, who were able to perform top spin strikes properly, were randomly assigned to three groups: power training (PT; n = 10); ballistic training (BT; n = 10); and no training (CON = control group; n = 10). PT and BT were performed 3 times weekly for 8 weeks. Before and after training programs, a one-repetition maximum test (1RM) and the EMG activity of all the subjects’ upper/lower body muscles while performing top spin strokes were analyzed. After training, significant interactions (group × time) were observed in increasing 1RM strength in upper/lower muscles (p < 0.05). However, neither training type had any significant effect on muscle EMG activity. These findings suggest that there should not necessarily be any significant change in the EMG signal after BT and PT despite the increase in muscle strength.

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“…Experienced instructors supervised training activities. The training program was similar to that reported by Zaferanieh et al [23]. Training programs are shown in Tables 1 and 2.…”

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confidence: 76%

“…A 2-min between-set recovery and a 4-min between-station rest were included. A 3 kg medicine ball was used [23] (Table 2).…”

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Effects of Power and Ballistic Training on Table Tennis Players’ Electromyography Changes

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Zaferanieh

Hosseini-Kakhak

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“…Table tennis players required considerable lower-limb muscle activity [ 50 ] in order to perform brief explosive movements, change direction rapidly, and effectively hit the ball during a game [ 51 ]. Recent investigations have shown positive short-term adaptations in physical and skills performance after specific strength and ballistic training among table tennis players [ 52 , 53 ]. Our results, however, suggested that recreational table tennis during childhood is not enough to induce notable increments in muscle mass.…”

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“…Our results, however, suggested that recreational table tennis during childhood is not enough to induce notable increments in muscle mass. However, it can be argued that the characteristics of table tennis may enhance motor skills up to the point of increasing the ability to produce force in a ballistic action (i.e., the rate of force development) [ 53 , 54 , 55 , 56 ]. Future studies should confirm this hypothesis by introducing specific ballistic tests [ 56 ] to determine whether table tennis practice would induce more efficient motor-unit recruitment and force twitches in short time periods.…”

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Benefits of Regular Table Tennis Practice in Body Composition and Physical Fitness Compared to Physically Active Children Aged 10–11 Years

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The aim of this study was to identify the differences in body composition and physical fitness between children who played table tennis regularly during a two-year period compared to physically active children who were not engaged in a regular activity. Three hundred seventy-four children aged 10 to 11 years were divided into two groups: table tennis players (n = 109 boys and 73 girls) and physically active group (n = 88 boys and 104 girls). Anthropometric analysis included body mass index, skinfolds, perimeters and bone diameters. Somatotype and body composition were determined according to age-specific equations. Physical fitness assessment included hand grip dynamometry (strength), sit-and-reach test (range of movement) and maximal multistage 20 m shuttle run test (cardiovascular fitness). The result show that children who regularly played table tennis had greater bone development and superior physical fitness compared to those who were physically active but not engaged in a regular physical activity. This is the largest study to date presenting data about the potential of table tennis to benefit health in children. These results constitute an important first step in clarifying the effectiveness of table tennis as a health-promotion strategy to encourage children to undertake regular physical activity and limit sedentary behavior.

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“…The ballistic method involves the use of resistances that are significantly less than the maximum force of the muscles, and the movements are performed at the maximum possible speed (James et al, 2018;Zaferanieh et al, 2020). The main difference between the speed-powerful and ballistic methods, except in the applied load, is in the way of completing the concentric part of the movement.…”

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Development of explosive power in basketball players

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Bjelica

Milanović

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Turkish Journal of Kinesiology

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Basketball is a very active sports game with frequent changes of speed, a large number of jumps and active use of all muscle groups. The aim of this review is to identify, analyze and explain all significant components for the development of explosive power in basketball players. The results showed that despite the high coefficient, which is congenital, explosive power can be developed through well-organized training which should be conducted methodically, rationally and in a well-organized manner. For quality planning and programming of training for the development of explosive power, it is necessary to determine the methods and means of training, training load, as well as their schedule and frequency in the phases of sports preparation. The age of an athlete stands out as the most important factor of individualization. It is necessary to give high attention to the training of explosive power because it is an effective means that contributes to the efficiency of the basketball player.

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Effect of ballistic and power training on performance adaptations of élite table tennis players

Cited by 14 publications

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Effects of Power and Ballistic Training on Table Tennis Players’ Electromyography Changes

Effects of Power and Ballistic Training on Table Tennis Players’ Electromyography Changes

Benefits of Regular Table Tennis Practice in Body Composition and Physical Fitness Compared to Physically Active Children Aged 10–11 Years

Development of explosive power in basketball players

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