Plyometric vs Dynamic Stretching: Impact on Amateur Footballers

Physical performance in football relies on a combination of strength, power, speed, agility, and endurance. Effective training strategies are essential to enhance these components and reduce the risk of injury. Among commonly used conditioning techniques, plyometric training and dynamic stretching are recognized for their performance-enhancing potential. Plyometric training focuses on explosive movements, utilizing the stretch-shortening cycle to improve muscular power and neuromuscular efficiency. In contrast, dynamic stretching emphasizes controlled, sport-specific movements that increase joint mobility, muscle temperature, and overall readiness for activity.These findings provide practical implications for coaches and athletes in amateur football, suggesting that combining both training strategies may offer a balanced approach to optimizing overall physical performance. Incorporating plyometric exercises alongside dynamic warm-up routines can maximize athletic potential while maintaining flexibility and reducing injury risk.

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Dr. Karthikeyan T is an accomplished physiotherapy academician and clinician with 30 years of expertise in sports rehabilitation and education. He serves as Associate Professor and Sports Council Secretary at Gurugram University. Holding a Ph.D., D.Litt., and FIFA certification, he has 300+ publications and 7 patents.