Different Drop Height Plyometric Training in Soccer Players

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Conditions studied: Athletic Performance, Muscle Strength

In brief

This randomized controlled trial aims to determine the effects of different drop height plyometric training protocols on lower limb explosive strength, anaerobic power, and change of direction (COD) performance in soccer players. A total of 56 competitive soccer players aged 18-30 years will be randomly allocated into three intervention groups using sealed envelope randomization: low drop height (30 cm), moderate drop height (45 cm), and high drop height (60 cm) plyometric training groups. Participants will undergo supervised plyometric training three times per week for six weeks. Outcome measures including Vertical Jump Test, Running-Based Anaerobic Sprint Test (RAST), and T-Test Agility Test will be assessed at baseline and post-intervention. Statistical analysis will be performed using SPSS version 25 to determine within-group and between-group differences.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT07484425

Run by

Riphah International University

People needed

56

Starts

2025-12-01

Expected to finish

2026-09-01

Last updated by the study team

2026-03-20

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 30. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Male and female soccer players
• Age between 18-30 years
• Minimum 1 year of regular soccer training
• Healthy BMI
• Currently active in competitive soccer (>3 days/week)

You may not qualify if…

• Musculoskeletal or neurological disorders
• Lower limb injury within past 6 months
• Participation in structured plyometric training in last 3 months
• Contraindications to high-impact training

Where it is running

• Punjab Sports Board — Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan (enrolling)

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