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The effect of plyometric training on physical performance in youth soccer players: A randomized controlled trial with maturation status as a covariate

By Roman Holík, Jakub Krejčí, Mark De Ste Croix, Michal LehnertPlos.org

Purpose Plyometric jump training (PJT) is an effective means of developing speed, strength, and neuromuscular parameters in youth athletes. However, the effect of PJT on performance outcomes as a function of biological maturation remains unclear. Methods Em…

Citation: Holík R, Krejí J, De Ste Croix M, Lehnert M (2026) The effect of plyometric training on physical performance in youth soccer players: A randomized controlled trial with maturation status as…