plyometrics

Olympic vs. Traditional vs Plyometric Training in Youth Athletes

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When in position to program and plan the training of adolescent athletes, what training methods should one chose to elicit the largest improvements in physical performance? Are the Olympic lifts safe and appropriate for this population? Are traditional resistance training methods a better way to go? How about plyometric training? A new study conducted by …

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Supplementing Practice Time with Plyometrics in Youth Soccer Players

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Unfortunately, many youth sports organizations do not have structured strength and conditioning programs, nor do they typically have access to  appropriate facilities for this type of training. Therefore, most strength and conditioning related training will often be incorporated into practices on the playing field. Though this comes at the expense of focused attention on technical …

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Do pre-adolescent athletes benefit from plyometrics?

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Coaching youth sports teams presents many challenges for the coaching staff. Oftentimes, coaches may only be able to practice with their players as little as 1-2 times per week. The coaching staff must decide how they will budget their time with the kids to best educate them on the skills and fundamentals of the game …

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