Plyometrics in speed in footballers of the training categories of Club Orense S.C.

Abstract

The objective of this study was to demonstrate the influence that plyometrics has on the speed of soccer players in the training categories of the Orense soccer club. A descriptive quasi-experimental longitudinal study design with a quantitative approach was conducted. For this study, the pre and posttest of 0-10 meters was used, the results of which were M=1.4414 seconds and DE= 0.17659 seconds, which means a difference in speed of 0.07571m/s on average, in the 0 - 30m test. it reaches a M= 4.6231 with a DE= 0.79151 which implies that the speed was reduced by 0.12286 m/s with respect to the average; in the 10-30 m test, M= 2.9534 seconds and DE= 0.40047 seconds were achieved, obtaining a difference in speed of .08743 m/s on average; In conclusion, the 6-week intervention plan through plyometric exercises significantly improved speed in soccer players. A total of 35 participated, of which 13 were from the sub 12 category; 9 from the sub 14 category and 13 athletes from the 16 categories; with a weight (M=53.34 kg; SD=11.585); height (M=1.62 cm; SD= 0.105). The results express that the plyometric training manages to increase the speed of 0-10m, 0-30 m and 10-30 meters, decreasing the time to cover said distance; In conclusion, it was determined that if we apply plyometric training correctly, it can be pointed out that there are significant improvements in the speed capacity of soccer players.