Acute effect of plyometric training on speed and agility performance in netball athletes / Nurul Izzah Syahirah ... [et al.].

Plyometric training is a widely adopted strategy to enhance athletic performance, yet its acute effects on speed and agility in netball athletes remain underexplored [1]. This study investigates short-term plyometric training effects on sprint speed and change of direction (COD) [2], addressing gaps in short-term analysis and acute interventions specific to netball performance [3]. A short-term, acute plyometric program was implemented, featuring box jumps with an 18-inch plyometric box. Speed was assessed via a 20-meter sprint test, and COD was measured using the T-Test. Participants underwent pre- and post-test evaluations to determine the immediate effects of the training intervention.