The effects of eight weeks of sand-based plyometric training on lower-extremity explosive strength, balance, and agility in male collegiate badminton players

This study indicates that both sand-based PT and hard-surface PT over 8 weeks significantly enhance explosive power, dynamic balance, and agility performance, with no significant differences between groups.

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Frontiers in Physiology
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2025-11-26
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https://doi.org/10.3389/fphys.2025.1708619
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1
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Sports Performance and Training
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1.72

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The effects of eight weeks of sand-based plyometric training on lower-extremity explosive strength, balance, and agility in male collegiate badminton players

Kaixiang Zhou, B. Zhao, H B Zhang, Xia Xu et al.
1 citations
Frontiers in Physiology
Sports Performance and Training
1.72
article

The effects of eight weeks of sand-based plyometric training on lower-extremity explosive strength, balance, and agility in male collegiate badminton players

Kaixiang Zhou, B. Zhao, H B Zhang, Xia Xu, Bin Zhang, Xin Zheng, Hairong Wang, Nijiao Deng
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1 citations

Abstract

This study indicates that both sand-based PT and hard-surface PT over 8 weeks significantly enhance explosive power, dynamic balance, and agility performance, with no significant differences between groups.

Frontiers in PhysiologyVol. 16
Chongqing Normal University (CN), Zhejiang Normal University (CN)
Chongqing Normal University
Openalex Percentile: Top 13%
Sports Performance and Training
1.72
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