Can Elite Football Players Maintain Jump Performance from the Preparation Phase Through the Competition Phase?
Session
Sport, Health and Society
Description
Aim: this study aims to analyze the transfer of jump performance from the preparatory to the competition phase in elite football players. It also proposes a plyometric training program and general conditioning plan to maintain or enhance jump performance during the competition phase. Methods: key performance parameters, such as height, weight, lever length, and leg length, were collected using My Jump 3. Participants performed Countermovement Jumps (CMJ), Squat Jumps (SJ), and Abalakov Jumps, recorded with an iPhone 13 Pro at 240 frames per second. Data on force, flight time, speed, and power were analyzed, and statistical evaluations were conducted using SPSS 26, applying Shapiro-Wilks tests for normality and Repeated Measures ANOVA to assess test differences. Results: results showed statistically significant improvements in CMJ performance after the preparatory phase (p<0.05), but no significant changes during the competition phase, where performance declined (p>0.05). Similar trends were observed in strength, power, and flight time, suggesting improvements after the preparatory phase are primarily due to technique, while the competition phase shows a decrease in performance. Conclusion: training should therefore focus on optimizing technique, increasing muscle elasticity, and enhancing mobility to improve jump efficiency and maintain performance throughout the season
Keywords:
Performance, Jump, Plyometrics, Training, Technique
Proceedings Editor
Edmond Hajrizi
ISBN
978-9951-982-15-3
Location
UBT Kampus, Lipjan
Start Date
25-10-2024 9:00 AM
End Date
27-10-2024 6:00 PM
DOI
10.33107/ubt-ic.2024.241
Recommended Citation
Jakupi, Mevlana and Berisha, Milaim, "Can Elite Football Players Maintain Jump Performance from the Preparation Phase Through the Competition Phase?" (2024). UBT International Conference. 7.
https://knowledgecenter.ubt-uni.net/conference/2024UBTIC/SHS/7
Can Elite Football Players Maintain Jump Performance from the Preparation Phase Through the Competition Phase?
UBT Kampus, Lipjan
Aim: this study aims to analyze the transfer of jump performance from the preparatory to the competition phase in elite football players. It also proposes a plyometric training program and general conditioning plan to maintain or enhance jump performance during the competition phase. Methods: key performance parameters, such as height, weight, lever length, and leg length, were collected using My Jump 3. Participants performed Countermovement Jumps (CMJ), Squat Jumps (SJ), and Abalakov Jumps, recorded with an iPhone 13 Pro at 240 frames per second. Data on force, flight time, speed, and power were analyzed, and statistical evaluations were conducted using SPSS 26, applying Shapiro-Wilks tests for normality and Repeated Measures ANOVA to assess test differences. Results: results showed statistically significant improvements in CMJ performance after the preparatory phase (p<0.05), but no significant changes during the competition phase, where performance declined (p>0.05). Similar trends were observed in strength, power, and flight time, suggesting improvements after the preparatory phase are primarily due to technique, while the competition phase shows a decrease in performance. Conclusion: training should therefore focus on optimizing technique, increasing muscle elasticity, and enhancing mobility to improve jump efficiency and maintain performance throughout the season