Plyometrics vs PAPE Training in Football: Effects on Agility, Explosive Power and Speed
NCT ID: NCT07072715
Last Updated: 2025-07-18
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Basic Information
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ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING
NA
45 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
2025-06-01
2025-10-15
Brief Summary
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The main questions it aims to answer are:
Does PAPE training have effects on performance metrics of football players when planned and applied long-term (8 weeks)?
Does long term PAPE training improve agility, acceleration and speed, flexibility, vertical jump height, and muscle strength more effectively than Plyometric training?
Is there a significant difference in performance gains between PAPE and plyometric training compared to a control group receiving only routine football training?
Researchers will compare a plyometric training group, a PAPE training group, and a control group to determine which method most effectively enhances football-specific performance outcomes.
Participants will:
* Be randomly assigned to one of three groups (Plyometric, PAPE, or Control)
* Continue their routine football training as usual
* Receive additional training sessions applied immediately after warm-up and before continuing regular team training alongside the Control group (for PAPE and Plyometric group)
* Undergo an 8-week training program (3 times per week for Plyometric and PAPE groups)
Assessments will be conducted at baseline, week 4, and week 8, including:
* Vertical Jump Test (explosive power)
* 30-Meter Sprint Test, including 10-meter acceleration recording
* Illinois Agility Test
* Isometric strength measurements of quadriceps, hamstrings, and gastrocnemius using a handheld dynamometer
* Sit and Reach Test and Modified Thomas Test (flexibility)
In addition, all participants will complete a sociodemographic and lifestyle assessment form capturing:
Age, height, weight, BMI Football experience and playing position Education level, employment status Sleep duration, training frequency, and training intensity Smoking and alcohol use status.
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Detailed Description
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Conditions
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Study Design
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RANDOMIZED
PARALLEL
TREATMENT
NONE
Study Groups
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PAPE Training Group
Participants in this group received post-activation performance enhancement (PAPE) training using high-resistance banded squats (\~85% 1RM) 3 times per week for 8 weeks, immediately after warm-up and before continuing their regular football training. 10% of load was added every week to their training load. 3 reps and 3 sets were done per session with 5 minutes of active rest interval between sets.
PAPE Training
A neuromuscular activation protocol involving heavy banded squats (\~85% 1RM) to induce post-activation performance enhancement. Applied three times weekly over 8 weeks following the warm-up. Participants then continued with regular football training.
Plyometric Training Group
Participants in this group performed additional plyometric training 3 times per week for 8 weeks, immediately after warm-up and before continuing their regular football training. Training included depth jumps using a plyometric box with gradual increase in height of the box from 30-60 cm. 12 reps and 7 sets were performed with 30 seconds- 1 minute of rest interval between sets
Plyometric Training
A program of depth jumps designed to enhance explosive power, speed, and agility. Applied 3 times weekly over 8 weeks following the warm-up. Participants then continued with their regular football training.
Control Group
Participants in this group continued with their regular football training routine without receiving any additional intervention.
No interventions assigned to this group
Interventions
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PAPE Training
A neuromuscular activation protocol involving heavy banded squats (\~85% 1RM) to induce post-activation performance enhancement. Applied three times weekly over 8 weeks following the warm-up. Participants then continued with regular football training.
Plyometric Training
A program of depth jumps designed to enhance explosive power, speed, and agility. Applied 3 times weekly over 8 weeks following the warm-up. Participants then continued with their regular football training.
Other Intervention Names
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Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria
* Permission obtained from the team physician to participate in the study
* Active participation in a Semi-Professional football team for at least the past 6 months
* Participating in football training at least 3 times per week
* Willing and able to participate in 8-week training and testing protocol voluntarily
Exclusion Criteria
* Current or recent injury affecting the lower limbs
* History of neurological, cardiovascular, orthopedic or systemic disease
* Inconsistent football training (\<3x per week)
* Failure to attend testing or training sessions
18 Years
35 Years
MALE
Yes
Sponsors
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Istinye University
OTHER
Responsible Party
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Yassmin Ibrahim Talaat Badr
Master's Student Researcher
Principal Investigators
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Habibe S. Inal, Prof. Dr
Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR
Galata University
Locations
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Fatih Karagümrük A.Ş.
Istanbul, , Turkey (Türkiye)
Countries
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Other Identifiers
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2025-87
Identifier Type: -
Identifier Source: org_study_id
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