The Effect of a Combined High-Intensity Plyometric and Speed Training Program on the Running and Jumping Ability of Male Handball Players

Cherif, Monsef; Said, Mohamed Ahmed; Chaatani, Sana; Nejlaoui, Olfa; Gomri, Daghbaji; Aouidet, A.

doi:10.5812/asjsm.34721

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“…Combined training is considered to be one of the important parts of the training programmes used by fitness coaches to develop both muscle strength and power [16]. In this context and in agreement with the present study findings, Coffey and Hawley [17] stated that this exercise mode positively influenced the training adaptations in skeletal muscle.…”

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Maximal power training induced different improvement in throwing velocity and muscle strength according to playing positions in elite male handball players

Cherif¹,

Chtourou²,

Souissi³

et al. 2016

Biol Sport

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This study was designed to assess the effect of strength and power training on throwing velocity and muscle strength in handball players according to their playing positions. Twenty-two male handball players were assigned to either an experimental group (n=11) or a control group (n=11) (age: 22.1 ± 3.0 years). They were asked to complete (i) the ball throwing velocity test and (ii) the one-repetition maximum (1-RM) tests for the half-back squat, the pull-over, the bench press, the developed neck, and the print exercises before and after 12 weeks of maximal power training. The training was designed to improve strength and power with an intensity of 85-95% of the 1RM. In addition to their usual routine handball training sessions, participants performed two sessions per week. During each session, they performed 3-5 sets of 3-8 repetitions with 3 min of rest in between. Then, they performed specific shots (i.e., 12 to 40). Ball-throwing velocity (p<0.001) was higher after the training period in rear line players (RL). The training programme resulted in an improvement of 1RM bench press (p<0.001), 1RM developed neck (p<0.001) and 1RM print (p<0.001) in both front line (FL) and RL. The control group showed a significant improvement only in ball-throwing velocity (p<0.01) and 1RM bench press (p<0.01) in RL. A significantly greater improvement was found in ball-throwing velocity (p<0.001), 1RM bench press (p<0.001), and 1RM half-back squat exercises in players of the central axis (CA) compared to the lateral axis (LA) (p<0.01). The power training programme induced significantly greater increases in ball-throwing velocity and muscle strength in FL than RL and in CA than LA axis players.

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Maximal power training induced different improvement in throwing velocity and muscle strength according to playing positions in elite male handball players

Cherif¹,

Chtourou²,

Souissi³

et al. 2016

Biol Sport

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“…The exercises selected contained many powerful multidirectional movements, which may had an impact on the capacity to change direction faster. Again, although this improvement could be positive for the tennis players' performance, previous research showed higher gains in jump height, with 4.7-15% improvement after explosive power training (i.e., plyometric training) (10,16). This supports the idea that adaptations (e.g., mechanical and physiological) and associated changes in performance after a training intervention are to a certain extent training specific, with the energy system, the muscle group, the contraction force, or the movement patterns engaged, each playing a role in determining the final adaptations (27,43).…”

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“…Based on previous research, conducting ExpS (9,10,30,37) or RS (10,19,20) alone, one can expect greater effects of ExpS or RS training programs alone than a combined program. These improvements seem to be clearly related to the concept of training specificity (43), highlighting that in complex sports as tennis, fitness qualities (i.e., jumping ability and RSA) might need to be developed independently, and therefore, athletes need specific training sessions, which should be part of the training program.…”

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In-Season Effect of a Combined Repeated Sprint and Explosive Strength Training Program on Elite Junior Tennis Players

Fernández-Fernández

Rivas²,

Kovacs³

et al. 2015

Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research

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The aim of this study was to analyze the effects of a combined explosive strength (ExpS) and repeated sprint (RS)-training program (2 times per week) on performance (sprint, jumping ability, and RS ability [RSA]) in young elite tennis players during a competitive period. Eight competitive internationally ranked male junior tennis players participated in an 8-week training intervention. After training, except for percentage of decrement in the RS test (p = 0.72) and maximal aerobic performance (p = 1.0), all performance variables (i.e., sprint, countermovement jump, and RSA) were significantly improved (p ≤ 0.05; effect sizes ranging from 0.56 to 1.12). Although one can expect greater effects of ExpS or RS training programs alone than a combined program, the results obtained here show that the inclusion of a combined ExpS and RS training program seems to be an effective training tool to improve neuromuscular performance (i.e., changes in jumping ability and single sprint) as well as RSA in high-level tennis players.

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“…It has also indicated that certain physical features are related to high-level handball performance. Strength, jumping abilities and maximal running speed have an impact on handball performance [15,16,17]. As talency of vertical jump, provides a great advantage while throwing or blocking in defence is one of the most important basic features.…”

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The Relationships between Ball Throwing Velocity and Physical-psychomotor Features for Talent Identification in Physical Education

Karadenizli¹

2016

ujer

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The aim of this study is to investigate the relationships between ball throwing velocity (BTV), and physical features and anaerobic power (AP) for talent identification in team handball players. Players (n: 54) at 21,91 ± 4,94 age, training experience 11,19 ± 4,46 years participated voluntarily to study. These players consist of 54 Turkish national team female players. Spearman Correlation analysis was used for statistical evaluation and significance level was accepted as p<0.05. All statistical analyses were applied in SPSS 17.0. AP was calculated with Lewis formula. Significant relationships were determined between body height (r= 0.393; p=,003), body weight (r= 0.397; p=,003), hand length (r= 0.391; p=,003), arm span (r= 0.462; p=,000) and BTV during the 3-step running throw (p<0.05). There were no significant relationships between BTV and training experience, body mass index, vertical jump height, AP (p>0.05). In conclusion, it was determined that body height, body weight, hand length and arm span influence BTV positively. It is suggested to coaches and physical education teachers that children who have great body height, hand size, and arm span should be considered during talent identification applies for team handball in school.

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The Effect of a Combined High-Intensity Plyometric and Speed Training Program on the Running and Jumping Ability of Male Handball Players

Cited by 46 publications

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Maximal power training induced different improvement in throwing velocity and muscle strength according to playing positions in elite male handball players

Maximal power training induced different improvement in throwing velocity and muscle strength according to playing positions in elite male handball players

In-Season Effect of a Combined Repeated Sprint and Explosive Strength Training Program on Elite Junior Tennis Players

The Relationships between Ball Throwing Velocity and Physical-psychomotor Features for Talent Identification in Physical Education

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