Returners Exhibit Greater Jumping Performance Improvements During a Peaking Phase Compared to New Players on a Volleyball Team.

CONCLUSIONS: Returners achieved greater improvements in jumping performance during the peaking phase compared to new players, which may be explained by the returners' greater relative maximal strength, time spent competing, and training experience. Thus, volleyball and strength coaches should consider these factors when prescribing training during a peaking phase to ensure their players are prepared for important competitions. PMID: 29035592 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance - Category: Sports Medicine Tags: Int J Sports Physiol Perform Source Type: research