Effects of Plyometrics and SAQ Training on Physical Fitness Parameters

Name of Author : Dr. Shamsher Singh & Vijay Singh

Abstract: The present study was conducted to examine the effects of Plyometric Training and Speed, Agility, and Quickness (SAQ) Training on pull-ups performance among volleyball players. Pull-ups performance was considered an indicator of upper body muscular endurance and motor fitness. Sixty male volleyball players were randomly selected and divided into three groups, namely Plyometric Training Group, SAQ Training Group, and Control Group, with twenty subjects in each group. The subjects underwent pre-test, mid-test, and post-test assessments during the experimental period. The experimental groups participated in their respective training programmes, whereas the Control Group continued regular activities without specialized training intervention. The study adopted a true experimental design to evaluate training-induced changes in performance variables over time. The collected data were analyzed using repeated measures ANOVA to determine significant differences among testing phases and groups. The results revealed significant improvement in pull-ups performance across testing phases among the experimental groups. The Plyometrics Training group improved from a pre-test mean score of 9.40 to a post-test mean score of 15.25, while the SAQ Training group improved from 11.20 to 15.80. In contrast, the Control Group showed only marginal improvement from 8.15 to 8.85, indicating limited natural progression without structured training stimulus. The repeated measures ANOVA demonstrated significant effects for testing phases and interaction effects between groups and testing phases (p < .05). Significant pairwise differences were observed between the experimental groups and the Control Group, whereas no significant difference was found between Plyometrics Training and SAQ Training groups. These findings indicate that both Plyometric and SAQ Training are highly effective in enhancing upper body muscular endurance, strength development, and motor fitness performance among volleyball players. However, the SAQ Training programme demonstrated slightly superior improvement compared to Plyometrics Training due to its integrated development of speed, agility, and neuromuscular coordination. The study concluded that systematic Plyometrics and SAQ Training programmes significantly improve pull-ups performance and overall physical fitness in volleyball athletes.

Keywords : Plyometrics Training, SAQ Training, Pull-Ups Performance, Volleyball Players, Upper Body Muscular Endurance, Motor Fitness, Repeated Measures ANOVA, Strength Development, Athletic Performance, Training Intervention

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