The Effect of Two Plyometric Training Techniques on Muscular Power and Agility in Youth Soccer Players

@article{Thomas2009TheEO,
  title={The Effect of Two Plyometric Training Techniques on Muscular Power and Agility in Youth Soccer Players},
  author={Kevin Thomas and Duncan N French and Philip R. Hayes},
  journal={Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research},
  year={2009},
  volume={23},
  pages={332-335}
}
Thomas, K, French, D, and Hayes, PR. The effect of two plyometric training techniques on muscular power and agility in youth soccer players. J Strength Cond Res 23(1): 332-335, 2009-The aim of this study was to compare the effects of two plyometric training techniques on power and agility in youth soccer players. Twelve males from a semiprofessional football club's academy (age = 17.3 ± 0.4 years, stature = 177.9 ± 5.1 cm, mass = 68.7 ± 5.6 kg) were randomly assigned to 6 weeks of depth jump… 
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