摘要：Purpose: The biomechanical effects of plyometric training are inconsistent. The aim of this study was todetermine the effects of plyometric training on kinematic parameters in junior female volleyball players.Method: Sixty female volleyball players participated in this study. Players were members of youth and juniorsquads from several Serbian volleyball clubs. The recordings of volleyball spike jumps were made with aPanasonic NV-MS1 camera, which recorded a rate of 50 frames per second. Recorded data were downloadedto a computer and coordinate data were digitized with the help of software for 2D kinematic analysis.Results: Both the plyometric and the control group showed significant improvement (p < 0.05) in jointkinematics from pre- to post-training on most of the measures for linear velocity. However, no significantdifferences were found between initial and final measurement for angular joint velocity. Conclusion: The useof a modified or different plyometric training program could potentially improve player’s movement andperformance, and lower the athlete’s risk for injury. More research is needed to determine whetherinstructing athletes to use specific spike jump approach and landing techniques may help to improvekinematic parameters or reduce load on lower extremities.
