THE DIFFERENCES IN THE EFFECTS OF PLYOMETRIC TRAINING AND COMPLEX TRAINING ON SPRINT ABILITY VIEWED FROM LEG LENGTH

Abstract

Haris Nugroho, Marfyan Tanda Septyana*, Sapta Kunta Purnama and Rumi Iqbal Doewes

The Study Aims: This study aims were determined: (1) the difference in the effect of plyometric training and complex training on sprint ability, (2) the difference in sprint ability between players with long and short legs, (3) the effect of the interaction between training method and leg length on sprint ability.

Material and Method: This study used an experimental method with a 2 x 2 factorial design. The 40 players aged 21.80 ± 2.71 years, height 174.53 ± 6.21 cm, weight = 76.10 ± 5.78 kg participated in this study, grouped into groups based on leg length. Each sample underwent a sprint test which was measured with a 20m sprint test. Data were analyzed using two-way ANOVA with a significance level of 5%.

Conclusions: The research results show: (1) there is a significant difference in effect of plyometric training and complex training in improving sprint results. The effect of complex training is better than plyometric training in improving sprint results, (2) there is a significant difference in the effect of long legs and short legs on sprint ability. The increase in sprint results in players with long legs is better than short legs, (3) there is a significant interaction between training methods and leg length on sprint ability. Players who have long legs are more suited to complex training. Players who have short legs are more suited to plyometric training