The natural development and trainability of plyometric ability during childhood
Author
Lloyd, Rhodri S.
Meyers, Rob
Oliver, Jon
Date
2011Type
Article
Publisher
Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins
ISSN
1524-1602
Metadata
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The inclusion of plyometrics within youth-based strength and conditioning programs is becoming more popular as a means to develop stretch-shortening cycle ability. Plyometric training adaptations have previously been reported for running velocity, power, agility, and running economy, and therefore, athletes should be exposed to this training modality at some point during their training program. However, some uncertainty still exists with regard to program design, especially when taking growth and maturational factors into account. This article reviews the current youth-based plyometric literature and provides a training progression model based around the long-term development of young athletes.
Journal/conference proceeding
Strength and Conditioning Journal;
Citation
Lloyd, R.S., Meyers, R.W. and Oliver, J.L. (2011) 'The natural development and trainability of plyometric ability during childhood', Strength & Conditioning Journal, 33(2), pp.23-32
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