Review article - (2025)24, 52 - 74
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.52082/jssm.2025.52
Children’s Sprint and Jump Performance after Plyometric-Jump Training: A Systematic Review
Han Wu1, Shuai Li1, JinYu Lai1, Wei Bian1, Rodrigo Ramirez - Campillo2, Eduardo Sáez de Villarreal1, Qi Zhao4,
1Graduate School, Nanjing Sport Institute, Jiangsu, China
2Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences Institute. School of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Rehabilitation Sciences, Universidad Andres Bello, Santiago, Chile
3Physical Performance Sports Research Center (PPSRC), Universidad Pablo de Olavide, Sevilla, Spain
4School of Sports Training, Nanjing Sport Institute, Jiangsu, China

Qi Zhao
✉ School of Sports Training, Nanjing Sport Institute, Jiangsu, China
Email: 1369923996@qq.com
Received: 26-08-2024 -- Accepted: 08-12-2024
Published (online): 01-03-2025

ABSTRACT

The effect of plyometric jump training on children’s jump and sprint performance remains unclear. To explore the effects of PJT on jump and sprint performance in children and to further analyze the influence of participant characteristics and training variables. A literature search was conducted in the PubMed, Web of Science, and SPORTDiscus databases. The included studies (n = 17) involved 587 children, with study sample sizes ranging from 9 to 44 participants. Overall, PJT improved children's vertical jump performance involving squat jump and countermovement jump (ES = 0.78, 95% confidence interval [CI] = 0.41-1.16, = 63%, p < 0.01; n = 474), standing long jump performance (ES = 0.56, CI = 0.3-0.83, = 26%, p < 0.0001; n = 414), and sprint performance involving 5 m to 30 m distances (ES = -0.41, CI = -0.61 to -0.22, = 0%, p < 0.01; n = 424). Subgroup analysis showed non-tapering strategies (ES = 0.92, n = 88) resulted in significant difference than tapering strategies (ES = 0.37, n = 336 np = 0.01). Meta-regression showed a positive correlation between the total number of training sessions and standing long jump performance improvement (p = 0.03). Two studies have a high risk of bias (RoB), and 15 studies have a moderate RoB (some concerns). The GRADE assessment indicated a very low to low robustness of the evidence. In conclusion, PJT can improve children's jump and sprint performance. Increasing the number of training sessions may lead to better standing long jump results. However, the low to very-low robustness of the currently available evidence precludes recommendations regarding PJT for improving children’s neuromuscular performance.

Key words: Plyometric exercise, stretch shortening cycle, physical fitness, physical functional performance

Key Points
  • Plyometric training can improve children's jumping ability and sprinting ability.
  • The number of training sessions has a certain correlation with the effectiveness of enhanced training in improving standing long jump performance.
  • We recommend that coaches select appropriate intensities based on the actual conditions of the children, carefully consider high-intensity exercises, and adopt a gradual approach, implementing suitable methods at the appropriate times.








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