Effects of programmed training on motor abilities of volleyball players

[K. D. Nejić]

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Biografija autora: list. 119-120. Bibliografija: list. 89-95.

Scientific disciplines in sports and physical education

Volleyball is a sport characterized by a variety of complex movements. Due to this complexity and applicability, it is essential to develop all motor skills; however, both scientific research and practical experience have demonstrated that certain skills play a more significant role in the success of athletes in this sport. Plyometric training is commonly employed in volleyball to enhance explosiveness. In light of this, the goal of this doctoral dissertation was to evaluate the effect of a six-week structured training program on the motor abilities of volleyball players. The study involved a sample of 40 junior volleyball players, with an average age of 15,47 ± 1,96 years, from two clubs: OK ,,Topličanin” from Prokuplje (n=20), who formed Experimental Group 1 (E1), and OK ,,Niš” from Niš (n=20), who comprised Experimental Group 2 (E2). Experimental Group 1 participated in additional plyometric training twice per week, alongside their regular sport-specific situational training, for six weeks, while Experimental Group 2 only participated in the regular situational training throughout this period. Testing was conducted both before and after the experimental intervention. The motor abilities assessed in this study included explosive strength, speed, agility, and specific motor skills, with standardized test batteries utilized for their evaluation. Descriptive statistics were used to interpret and present the results. A T-test for independent samples was conducted to identify differences between the initial and final measurements of the groups. Additionally, multivariate analysis of covariance (MANCOVA) and univariate analysis of covariance (ANCOVA) were employed to assess the impact of the experimental program. The statistical analysis of the collected data was performed using IBM SPSS Statistics. The results of the study, along with the conclusions drawn, indicate that the additional plyometric training had a significant positive effect on the motor abilities of Experimental Group 1 (E1), particularly when compared to Experimental Group 2 (E2), who only underwent regular training. This improvement was most notable in the specific motor skills assessed, especially in jump height during blocking.

odbojka, juniori, motoričke sposobnosti, specifična motorika, pliometrijski trening, efekti

volleyball, juniors, motor abilities, specific motor skills, plyometric training, effects

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