Effect of Plyometric Training for development of Speed among High Jumpers of India

plyometric, also known as "jump training" or "plyos", are exercises based around having muscles exert maximum force in as short a time as possible, with the goal of increasing both speed and power.The objective of the study is to determine the effect of plyometric exercises for development of speed among High Jumpers of Karnataka.It is hypothesized there will be effect of Plyometric training for development of Speed among High Jumpers.The purpose of the present study to find out the effect of plyometric training for the development of Speed in High Jump.The sample for the present study consists of 40 Male High Jumpers of Karnataka out of which 20 are experimental group and 20 are controlled group.Plyometric exercises such as hopping, bounding, depth jumps, tuck jumps, box jumps etc. were given to experimental group on alternate days i.e. three sessions per week and controlled group were given the general training in High Jump for eight weeks.To assess the Speed Pre Test and Post Test were conducted in 50 Meters Run by the qualified technical officials of athletics to the experimental group and controlled group .This study shows that due to the plyometric exercises there is a improvement of High Jump experimental group in speed and High Jump controlled group is decreased in performance ability and speed due to the general training.High Jumping is all about explosive power.Explosive power is a combination of speed, muscular endurance and muscular strength, all of which can be developed through plyometric exercises.It is concluded that due to plyometric training there will be improvement in speed among High Jumpers.