The effect of beach volleyball training on muscle performance of indoor volleyball players

Balasas, Dimitrios G; Christoulas, Kosmas; Stefanidis, Panagiotis; Vamvakoudis, Efstratios; Bampouras, Theodoros M.

doi:10.23736/s0022-4707.17.07162-6

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“…It is not possible to identify the mechanisms responsible for the change seen in the present study, as in the absence of other measurements, e.g. squat jumps (for elasticity measures [3]) or kinematic measures (for countermovement depth [10]) any suggestion would be speculative. The mechanistic explanation (e.g.…”

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confidence: 81%

“…Other mechanisms have also been suggested, such as the duration the muscle is in an active state [4,5]. In support of this argument, Balasas et al [3] reported improvements in both squat jump and countermovement jump height following beach volleyball training, which was not associated with increased pre-stretch augmentation. Further, Esformes and Bampouras [10] showed that a deeper squat as a conditioning contraction resulted in higher subsequent jump height, attributed to higher activation of the working muscles.…”

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confidence: 93%

“…difficulty in finding a matching control group (e.g. Balasas et al [3]). There are, on the other hand, certain benefits for studies that utilise a 'natural experiment' approach, as the point of interest happens without the researcher manipulating the intervention.…”

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An Off-season Plyometric and Resistance Training Programme to Improve Vertical Jump Height in Adolescent Female Volleyball Players

Balasas

Kellis

Christoulas

et al. 2021

J. of SCI. IN SPORT AND EXERCISE

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Plyometric training has shown to improve vertical jump height, but the design and implementation of a plyometric training programme for adolescents requires consideration of several variables as well as the time of the season. The purpose of this study was to implement a pragmatic programme that improves vertical jump height, and to monitor the effects of a 15 week off-season plyometric and resistance training programme on the vertical jump height in adolescent female volleyball players. Ten adolescent female volleyball players (age: 15.1 ± 0.9 years, height: 1.71 ± 0.04 m, body mass: 63.6 ± 6.0 kg, volleyball training experience: 5.1 ± 1.4 years) underwent 15 weeks of plyometric and resistance training (twice and once a week, respectively). A single-targeted block periodised approach and a linear periodisation model were applied. Vertical jump height was assessed before the programme (T1), after 4 weeks (T2), after 12 weeks (T3) and at the end of the programme (T4). Jump height significantly increased by 8.8% over the full time of the investigation. No significant difference was found between T1 and T2 but for all other pairwise comparisons. Similarly, leg power was observed to increase by 6.5% (P = 0.001). The 15-weeks training programme showed to improve jump height and leg power. In consideration of its practical nature and its results in comparison with similar intervention studies, the programme suggests practical relevance for coaches.

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An Off-season Plyometric and Resistance Training Programme to Improve Vertical Jump Height in Adolescent Female Volleyball Players

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Kellis

Christoulas

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J. of SCI. IN SPORT AND EXERCISE

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“…Balasas [15] notes that physical training and variability of technique determine the achievement of high results in competitive activities. In other studies [12,16,17] it is proposed to improve the modern system of sports training by increasing the amount of special training.…”

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“…Medeiros et al [31] have studied the analytical materials of beach volleyball games and claim a gradual transition from descriptive to comparative and prognostic. Balasas et al [32] claim that the accentuated effect of athletic orientation for 12 weeks increases the strength of the leg muscles and the effectiveness of the jump (by 11.6%) on hard surfaces. Lin [33] and Hunchenko [34] argue that the use of multidirectional and multifaceted serving significantly increases the effectiveness of action team.…”

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The influence of special physical fitness of athletes on the level of technique of playing beach volleyball

Hunchenko

Solovey

et al. 2021

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Background and Study Aim. Aim is to determine the influence of the components of special physical training on the effectiveness of certain elements of the game technique during the competitive activities of beach volleyball athletes. Material and methods. The study involved athletes (n = 20, age - 17-21 years, experience - 8-9 years), who are engaged in beach volleyball (Kherson, Ukraine). Experts (n = 5, work experience - over 20 years) from among the leading volleyball specialists were involved. Training sessions were conducted according to the author’s structure and content of special physical training (preparatory period of the annual cycle). The author's program was to increase the volume of athletic work by 10% (selective classes and integrated work) and 17% (complex classes). The classes used a developed special training device. The device is designed to practice practical game skills. The load at the first stage was 70-80% of the maximum. The load in the second stage was 80-90% of the maximum. Results. Significant (p <0.05) development of explosive power, speed and agility was revealed. There is a significant (p <0,05) increase: in the number of jump serve and spike; improving the quality/number of serve and attack; improving the quality of passing and the number of blocks. Conclusions. The proposed structure and content of special physical training and exercises on a special simulator have significantly increased the level of development of physical qualities. The athlete training program helped to improve the effectiveness of certain technical actions during competitive activities.

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Optimizing the transition from the indoor to the beach season improves motor performance in elite beach handball players

Eils

Wirtz

Brodatzki

et al. 2022

Ger J Exerc Sport Res

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Beach handball athletes experience an overlap during their preparation phase for the beach and the indoor season for several weeks. This transition phase from playing on an indoor surface to a sand surface is crucial for players’ performance levels both on the sand and indoor surfaces, but coaches and athletes alike are concerned about possible performance impairments when training on a sand surface while still playing indoors. Therefore, we aimed to evaluate the effects of a specific transition phase from the indoor to the beach season in elite beach handball athletes. With 29 elite athletes participating in the study, we evaluated their jumping (countermovement and drop jump) and sprinting (5–10–20 m) performances and conducted a handball-specific agility test on both rigid and sand surfaces. In addition, we evaluated a drop long jump on a sand surface. Vertical jumping performance was analyzed using a 3D marker-based system on both rigid and sand surfaces under standardized laboratory conditions. All tests took place directly before and after a 6-week intervention program. The results showed that athletes in the intervention group significantly improved their performance in jumping (countermovement and drop long jump) compared to the control group. Furthermore, performance on a rigid surface was not only maintained for all tests but also significantly increased for the countermovement jump. Therefore, the intervention program is effective at improving performance during the transition from indoor to beach seasons without impairing indoor performance.

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The effect of beach volleyball training on muscle performance of indoor volleyball players

Cited by 16 publications

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An Off-season Plyometric and Resistance Training Programme to Improve Vertical Jump Height in Adolescent Female Volleyball Players

An Off-season Plyometric and Resistance Training Programme to Improve Vertical Jump Height in Adolescent Female Volleyball Players

The influence of special physical fitness of athletes on the level of technique of playing beach volleyball

Optimizing the transition from the indoor to the beach season improves motor performance in elite beach handball players

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