Research Article

The Effects Of Plyometric Plus Change-Of-Direction Running Training And Plyometric Training On Selected Parameters, Football Technical Skills And Shot Speed In Football Players

Volume: 9 Number: 2026 March 19, 2026
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The Effects Of Plyometric Plus Change-Of-Direction Running Training And Plyometric Training On Selected Parameters, Football Technical Skills And Shot Speed In Football Players

Abstract

Purpose: This study aimed to investigate which training method was more effective in U14-level football players. Method: The study sample consisted of 21 U14-level football players. Participants were divided into two groups: the plyometric group (P) and the plyometric+change-of-direction running group (PYK). Over an 8-week period, the P group performed plyometric training in addition to their club training, while the PYK group performed plyometric+change-of-direction running in addition to their club training. The obtained data were analyzed, and differences between pre-test and post-test measurements were analyzed using a paired sample t-test, and pairwise comparisons of independent variables were analyzed using an independent sample t-test. Results: Based on the pre-test and post-test values, no statistically significant differences were found in the parameters of balance, speed, agility, flexibility, shooting accuracy, dribbling, or jumping. A significant difference was found in the shooting speed and passing accuracy parameters in favor of the PYK group, while a statistically significant difference was found in the leg strength parameter in favor of the P group. Conclusion: The study concluded that PYK training improved the fundamentals of football, such as shooting speed, dribbling, and passing accuracy.

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Supporting Institution

Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University BAP unit

Project Number

2025-4929

Ethical Statement

I declare that this study is an original work; that I have adhered to scientific ethical principles and rules throughout all stages of the study, including preparation, data collection, analysis, and presentation of information; that I have cited and included sources for all data and information not obtained within the scope of this study in the bibliography; that I have not made any changes to the data used; and that I have accepted all terms and conditions of the Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University Journal of Sports Sciences and have complied with all ethical duties and responsibilities. I hereby declare that I consent to all ethical and legal consequences should any violation of this declaration regarding the study be detected at any time.

Thanks

We would like to thank Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University BAP unit and Çanakkale Kepez Sports.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Sports Training

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

March 19, 2026

Submission Date

November 23, 2025

Acceptance Date

February 24, 2026

Published in Issue

Year 2026 Volume: 9 Number: 2026

APA
Acar, K. B., & Acak, M. (2026). The Effects Of Plyometric Plus Change-Of-Direction Running Training And Plyometric Training On Selected Parameters, Football Technical Skills And Shot Speed In Football Players. 9(2026), 13-26. https://izlik.org/JA77NT86FG
AMA
1.Acar KB, Acak M. The Effects Of Plyometric Plus Change-Of-Direction Running Training And Plyometric Training On Selected Parameters, Football Technical Skills And Shot Speed In Football Players. 2026;9(2026):13-26. https://izlik.org/JA77NT86FG
Chicago
Acar, Kaan Barış, and Mahmut Acak. 2026. The Effects Of Plyometric Plus Change-Of-Direction Running Training And Plyometric Training On Selected Parameters, Football Technical Skills And Shot Speed In Football Players. 9 (2026): 13-26. https://izlik.org/JA77NT86FG.
EndNote
Acar KB, Acak M (March 1, 2026) The Effects Of Plyometric Plus Change-Of-Direction Running Training And Plyometric Training On Selected Parameters, Football Technical Skills And Shot Speed In Football Players. 9 2026 13–26.
IEEE
[1]K. B. Acar and M. Acak, “The Effects Of Plyometric Plus Change-Of-Direction Running Training And Plyometric Training On Selected Parameters, Football Technical Skills And Shot Speed In Football Players”, vol. 9, no. 2026, pp. 13–26, Mar. 2026, [Online]. Available: https://izlik.org/JA77NT86FG
ISNAD
Acar, Kaan Barış - Acak, Mahmut. “The Effects Of Plyometric Plus Change-Of-Direction Running Training And Plyometric Training On Selected Parameters, Football Technical Skills And Shot Speed In Football Players” 9/2026 (March 1, 2026): 13-26. https://izlik.org/JA77NT86FG.
JAMA
1.Acar KB, Acak M. The Effects Of Plyometric Plus Change-Of-Direction Running Training And Plyometric Training On Selected Parameters, Football Technical Skills And Shot Speed In Football Players. 2026;9:13–26.
MLA
Acar, Kaan Barış, and Mahmut Acak. The Effects Of Plyometric Plus Change-Of-Direction Running Training And Plyometric Training On Selected Parameters, Football Technical Skills And Shot Speed In Football Players. no. 2026, Mar. 2026, pp. 13-26, https://izlik.org/JA77NT86FG.
Vancouver
1.Kaan Barış Acar, Mahmut Acak. The Effects Of Plyometric Plus Change-Of-Direction Running Training And Plyometric Training On Selected Parameters, Football Technical Skills And Shot Speed In Football Players [Internet]. Vols. 9. 2026 Mar. 1;9(2026):13-26. Available from: https://izlik.org/JA77NT86FG

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Editor
Prof. Dr. Hürmüz KOÇ