Plyometric training is a field of physical training that deals with exercises which force muscles to exert maximum force during short intervals of time, allowing your muscles to increase in power. This is also often referred to as “jump training” as jumping is a major component. What do you know about it?
Power
Acceleration
Distance
Stretch spindles
Stretch fibers
Muscle fibers
Muscle spindles
Amortization phase
Eccentric phase
Concentric phase
Landing phase
Single foot contact
Distance
Double foot contact
Time off the ground
True
False
Lower body plyometrics
No plyometrics
Upper body plyometrics
Technique
Strength
Balance
Power
Good lateral stability
Wide nonslip sole
Adequate cushioning
All of the above
None of the above
Use a single leg
Add external loads
Decrease jump height
Increase reps
Depth jumps
Single leg jump squats
Pike jumps
Bounding
Squat jump
Lateral movement
Long jump
Single leg jump
All of the above
Power drop
Two-hand overhead throw
Single arm throw
Chest pass
Balance
Body composition
Strength
Speed
Technique
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