Acute effects of weighted plyometric exercises on sprint, agility, and jump performance in UiTM football players

This study examines the acute impact of weighted versus unweighted plyometric training on the explosive performance of collegiate football players. While plyometrics leverage the stretch-shortening cycle (SSC) to improve power, research on the immediate effects of adding external loads like weighted vests remains limited for university-level athletes compared to professionals. By analysing changes in sprint times, agility, and jump height among UiTM football players, this research aims to determine if loaded plyometrics offer a superior short-term stimulus for enhancing neuromuscular efficiency and on-field athleticism.