The effect of ballistic training on vertical jumping performance and some physical and physiological parameters in 16-18 years old volleyballs

The aim of this study is to investigate the effect of ballistic training performed on 16-18 age male volleyball players on the vertical jump performance and some physical and physiological parameters of athletes. A total of 24 young volleyball players participated in the study, including the study group (SG; n = 12) and the control group (CG; n = 12). SG athletes applied ballistic training program 3 days a week for 8 weeks while CG athletes continued their traditional work. In the pre-test of the athletes; standing long jump (SLJ), vertical jump (VJ), med ball throwing (MDT), hand grip strength (HGS), elasticity (ELS), continuity of jumping on 30 sec (30-sec-CJ) and measurement of agility (MA) were taken. When the obtained results were evaluated, it was determined that while the WG athletes in the group; VJ (p = 0.002), 30-sec-CJ (p = 0.002), ELS (p = 0, 003), SLJ (p = 0.002), MDT (p = 0.002) and MA (p = 0.002) on parameters statistically significant development is detected ,there was a statistically significant improvement in VJ (p = 0.044), MDT (p = 0.003) and MA (p = 0.002) measurements in pre-post test of the group (p <0.05). When the development groups of the athletes were evaluated, HGS-Right (p=0,008), VJ (p=0,000), 30-sec-CJ (0,000), ELS (0,000), SLJ (0,010), MDT (0,000), MA (0,000p)a statistically significant difference was found in their parameters in favor of WG athletes. In conclusion, it can be said that ballistic training program is an effective method for improving performance in volleyball where basic motor characteristics such as explosive power, strength and agility are important.