The Effects of plyometric training on selected physical Fitness parameters of youth Basketball players

The study sought to examine the effects of plyometric training on selected physical fitness parameters of youth basketball players in Bonga town, southwest Ethiopia. A quasi-experimental design was employed; 20 male youth basketball trainees were included in experimental groups (EG) and participated in plyometric training and regular Basketball training. The selected physical fitness variables were assessed by vertical jump height, 1-minute push-ups, 1-repetition maximum (1RM), and 30-meter dash. Data was analyzed with paired sample t-test using SPSS v20, with statistical significance set at p