Effects Of Horizontal Versus Vertical Plyometric Exercises On Agility, Speed And Power Among Rugby Players

February 10, 2025 updated by: Riphah International University

Horizontal Versus Vertical Plyometric Exercises On Agility, Speed And Power Among Rugby Players

Participating in rugby demands specialized skills that encompass explosive movements and diverse muscle actions at varying speeds. Attributes like strength, speed, jumping capability, and agility play crucial roles in executing fundamental rugby skills, including sudden changes of direction, acceleration, and deceleration. Previous research has substantiated the positive impacts of plyometric training in young athletes during the in-season period, indicating the significance of targeted training during this timeframe for sustaining or amplifying explosiveness. Moreover, there is supporting evidence that integrating plyometric training into a traditional rugby training regimen yields favorable outcomes, specifically benefiting speed, vertical jumping performance, and agility. To determine the effects of horizontal versus vertical plyometric exercises on agility, speed, and power among rugby players.

This randomized clinical trial, to be carried out in DHA Rugby Stadium, Lahore, will enlist participants aged 18 to 28, encompassing both males and females, with a minimum of 1 year of rugby experience. The study aims to investigate the impact of horizontal and vertical plyometric exercises on agility, speed, and power in rugby players. Participants will be randomly assigned to Group A, receiving horizontal plyometric exercises, or Group B, receiving vertical plyometric exercises. Evaluation will involve the Hexagon test for agility, the 20m Sprint test for speed, and Vertical jump assessment for power. The results aim to contribute substantiated insights into the pre and post effects of these plyometric exercises on rugby players. Data analysis will be conducted using IBM SPSS Statistics 26

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

To determine effects of horizontal versus vertical plyometric exercises on agility, speed, and power among rugby players.

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Actual)

30

Phase

  • Not Applicable

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • Pakistan
    • Punjab
      • Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan, 5400
        • Pakistan Sports Board

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

  • Adult

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Age 18-28
  • Both genders
  • Rugby Players (playing 2 to 3 days per week)

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Players with any previous injury
  • Any congenital disorder
  • Not playing for more than 6 months
  • Symptoms of coronary artery and pulmonary disease

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Treatment
  • Allocation: Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Sequential Assignment
  • Masking: None (Open Label)

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
Experimental: Horizontal Plyometric Group
Other: Horizontal Plyometric Group

Group A

  • Duration: A 30-minute treatment session for four weeks.
  • Frequency: Two to three sessions per week.
  • Warm-up: 5 minutes following the FITT principle (Frequency, Intensity, Time, Type).
  • Warm-up Components:
  • 5 minutes of moderate to high-intensity cardiovascular warm-up.
  • Exercise Components (30 minutes per session):
  • Horizontal ankle jumps| Long jumps | Diagonal obstacle jumps
  • Intensity: Moderate to high.
Experimental: Vertical Plyometric Group
Other: Vertical Plyometric Group

Group B

  • Duration: A 30-minute treatment session for four weeks.
  • Frequency: Two to three sessions per week.
  • Warm-up: 5 minutes following the FITT principle (Frequency, Intensity, Time, Type).
  • Warm-up Components:
  • 5 minutes of moderate to high-intensity cardiovascular warm-up.
  • Exercise Components (30 minutes per session):
  • Vertical ankle jumps
  • Counter movement jump
  • Front obstacle jumps

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
A Haxagon test for agility
Time Frame: 4 weeks
The Hexagon Agility Test is a physical assessment that evaluates an individual's agility, quickness, and ability to change direction rapidly. It typically involves a hexagon-shaped pattern marked on the ground. The participant stands at the center of the hexagon, and on a signal, moves quickly to touch each of the six corners and return to the center.
4 weeks
A Vertical Jump test
Time Frame: 4 weeks
The Vertical Jump test assesses an individual's lower body power by measuring how high they can jump vertically. The participant stands next to a wall or a vertical measuring device and jumps as high as possible, reaching upward with their arm closest to the wall to mark the highest point touched.
4 weeks
A 20m Sprint Test
Time Frame: 4 weeks
The 20m Sprint Test for speed is a fitness assessment that measures an individual's acceleration and maximal sprinting speed over a distance of 20 meters. The participant starts from a stationary position and sprints as fast as possible to cover the designated distance
4 weeks

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Riphah International University

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Aamir Gul memon MS, MS Sports, Riphah International University

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start (Actual)

April 1, 2024

Primary Completion (Actual)

May 1, 2024

Study Completion (Actual)

August 31, 2024

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

January 10, 2025

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

February 10, 2025

First Posted (Actual)

March 25, 2025

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

March 25, 2025

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

February 10, 2025

Last Verified

February 1, 2025

More Information

Terms related to this study

Other Study ID Numbers

  • REC/RCR & AHS/24/0419

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?

NO

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

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