"The Effect of High-Intensity Cluster Training on Improving the Effectiveness of Rebound Jumping in Handball Players"
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https://doi.org/10.31185/wjoss.1136Keywords:
Cluster training, reactive jump, handball.Abstract
Abstract: The aim of this study is to identify the effect of high-intensity cluster training on improving the effectiveness of reactive jumping among junior handball players. This was done by analyzing a set of physical indicators, most notably the Reactive Strength Index (RSI), which is considered a key criterion for evaluating performance efficiency in reactive jumps. The sample consisted of 16 junior players, randomly divided into two equal groups: an experimental group (8 players) who underwent a training program using high-intensity cluster training, and a control group (8 players) who followed a traditional training program. Pre-tests were conducted to ensure homogeneity of the sample in terms of chronological age, training age, height, and weight. Then, specific physical tests were applied, including reactive jump distance (cm), 30-meter sprint time (s), ground contact time during the reactive jump (s), and RSI (index), using 2D video analysis. The results showed significant improvement in the experimental group between pre- and post-tests across all studied variables—particularly in increased jump distance, reduced contact time, and improved RSI—compared to the control group, which did not show statistically significant differences. These findings highlight the effectiveness of high-intensity cluster training in developing explosive strength, speed, and reactive characteristics, making it an ideal approach to enhance jump performance in youth handball players.
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