Vol 15, Issue 6

Short-term effects of repeated-sprint training on vertical jump ability and aerobic fitness in collegiate volleyball players during pre-season

August 15, 2022 - By 

Authors

Petrus Gantois, Federal University of Paraiba
Gilmário Ricarte Batista, Federal University of Paraíba
Leonardo Sousa Fortes, Federal University of Paraíba
Arnaldo Luís Mortatti, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte
MATHEUS DANTAS, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte
Daniel Gomes da Silva Machado, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte
Breno Guilherme de Araújo Ticoco Cabral, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte
International Journal of Exercise Science 15(6): 1040-1051, 2022. 
DOI: 10.70252/UXOP1748

Abstract

The aim of this study was to assess the effect of repeated-sprint training (RST) on vertical jump ability and aerobic power in college volleyball players. Nineteen male volleyball players, aged between 18-24 years, were randomized into the RST group (RST; n = 10) and control group (CG; n = 9). The RST included 2-3 sets of 6x30m all-out sprints, twice per week, in addition to the regular training routine. The control group performed only the regular volleyball training sessions (i.e. mainly of technical-tactical drills). All players performed a maximal graded treadmill test, vertical countermovement jump (CMJ), and repeated-vertical jump ability (RVJA) test before and after 6-weeks of the training program. The following variables were determined from the RVJA: peak (RVJApeak), average (RVJAmean), and rate of decrement (RVJADec). A two-way ANOVA with repeated measures showed an interaction effect on CMJ (F(1,17) = 6.92; p = 0.018; η2 = 0.289), RVJApeak (F(1,17) = 4.92; p = 0.040; η2 = 0.225), maximal oxygen uptake (F(1,17) = 9.29; p = 0.007; η2 = 0.353) and maximal speed attained in the treadmill test (F(1,17) = 8.66; p = 0.009; η2 = 0.337), with significant improvements only on the RST group. In conclusion, RST, twice per week, improved RVJA and aerobic power in comparison to regular skill-based volleyball training.

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