摘要：INTRODUCTION/ PURPOSE:The purpose of the current study was to investigate the effects of a 12-week upper extremity plyometric training program on upper body explosive power,strength and endurance in pediatric overhead athletes.MATERIALS-METHOD:Twenty-eight female pediatric volleyball players participated in the study.The participants were randomly divided into two study groups:an intervention group (upper extremity plyometric training,n = 14 and a control group (n = 14.All of the participants were assessed before and after a 12-week training program for upper body explosive power,strength and endurance.Statistical comparison was performed using an analysis of variance test.FINDINGS:Comparisons showed that after a 12-week training program,the upper body plyometric training program resulted in more improvements in an overhead medicine-ball throwing distance and a push-up performance when compared to control training.DISCUSSION / CONCLUSION:Compared to regular training,upper body plyometric training resulted in additional improvements in upper body power and strength and endurance among female pediatric volleyball players.The findings of the study provide a basis for developing training protocols for pediatric volleyball players.
