*Corresponding author: kartikukulkarni@gmail.com
The purpose of this study was to compare the effects of combined strength and plyometric training with soccer training alone on Physical and physiological parameters in professional soccer players.
Subjects were randomly divided into two groups. Group EG (n = 14) performed heavy resistance and plyometric training thrice a week during six weeks in addition to 6–8 soccer sessions per week. Group CG (n = 14) performed 6–8 soccer sessions a week.
EG significantly increased Ball shooting speed and agility but showed no changes in body mass (p<0.05). Within-subject improvement was significantly higher (p < 0.01) in the EG compared with the CG for vertical jump height, 10-m and 30-m sprint times. Distances covered in the Yo-Yo Intermittent Recovery Test remained unchanged.
Plyometric can be concurrently performed with high load muscular strength training to enhance soccer players’ explosive performances.
Football, combined training, weight training, periodization, intermittent, plyometrics
