• Lohith Y
• Prakash S M

The purpose of the study was to know the plyometric training effect on land surface. Physical improvements have important implications on team sports, as players perform numerous explosive movements like kicking, tackling, jumping, turning, sprinting, and changing pace and directions during the match (Chaouachi et al., 2009; Duncan et al., 2006; Gabbett, 2000; Ostojic et al., 2006; Stolen et al., 2005), thus, plyometric drills usually involve stopping, starting and changing directions in an explosive manner (Gabbett, 2000). Although in those sports, performance requires good aerobic capacity for recovery after high-intensity activity, many authors agree that it is anaerobic capacity that determines success (Chaouachi et al., 2009; Duncan et al., 2006; Gabbett, 2000; Ostojic et al., 2006; Stolen et al., 2005). Fifteen volunteered high school students (N=15) were selected randomly and purposive sample was taken. Subjects underwent 12 weeks progressive plyometric training on land surface. Pre and post test were obtained for fourteen variables. Paired sample correlations and paired’t’ test was computed to interpret the treatment effect. Results revealed that twelve weeks plyometric training differed significantly in thirteen variables and did not differ significantly with body composition. The variables such as girth measurements (Calf, thigh and waist), flexibility, agility, speed, power and strength variables. It is concluded that plyometric training on land surface can help in improving one's physical fitness components.

Keywords: physical fitness, sports training, plyometrics, land surface.

"EFFECT OF PLYOMETRIC TRAINING ON LAND SURFACE", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.6, Issue 6, page no.816-820, June 2019, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR1908588.pdf

"EFFECT OF PLYOMETRIC TRAINING ON LAND SURFACE", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.6, Issue 6, page no. pp816-820, June 2019, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR1908588.pdf