Background The ability to perform a rapid change of direction (COD) is a critical skill in
numerous court-and field-based sports. The aim of this review is to investigate the effect of …

Background Even from a young age, modern soccer requires high levels of physical fitness
development, particularly jumping and sprinting. Plyometric jump training (PJT), combined …

The purpose of this study was to test the relationships between training workload (WL)
parameters with variations in anaerobic power and change of direction (COD) in under-16 …

To analyze the impact of balance, lower-limb explosive strength and anthropometric
variables on the result of the hop test in young elite female basketball athletes. Ninety young …

Effective directional change in sport is imperative to success in key game situations. Change
of direction (COD) ability is underpinned by various athletic qualities which can be …

The aim of this study was to evaluate the post-activation potentiation (PAP) effects following
eccentric overload (EOL) and traditional weightlifting (TW) exercise on standing long jump …

The present study investigated the effects of in-season enhanced negative work-based
training (ENT) vs weight training in the change of direction (COD), sprinting and jumping …

Background Short-sprint (≤ 20 m) performance is an important quality for success in the
football codes. Therefore, developing an evidence base for understanding training methods …

Abstract Beato, M, Stiff, A, and Coratella, G. Effects of postactivation potentiation after an
eccentric overload bout on countermovement jump and lower-limb muscle strength. J …

Abstract Beato, M, Madruga-Parera, M, Piqueras-Sanchiz, F, Moreno-Pérez, V, and Romero-
Rodriguez, D. Acute effect of eccentric overload exercises on change of direction …