PlyoMetric Training concepts

Question 1

Plyometric Training

Answer 1

Exercise that generate quick powerful movements involving an explosive concentric muscle contractions preceded by an eccentric muscle action

Question 2

Ground Reaction Force

Answer 2

Reaction force imparted by the ground on the body when a body segment makes contact with it

Question 3

Rate of force production

Answer 3

Ability of muscle force output in a minimal amount of time

Question 4

Stretch- shortening cycle

Answer 4

Loading of a muscle eccentrically to prepare it for rapid concentric contraction

Question 5

Integrated Performance Paradigm

Answer 5

To move with efficiency, forces most be dampened ( eccentrically) stabilized ( isometrically) and then accelerated ( concentrically)

Question 6

Amortization Phase

Answer 6

The transition from eccentric loading to concentric unloading during the stretch- shortening cycle.

Question 7

Neuromuscular Efficiency

Answer 7

The ability of the nervous system to recruit the correct muscles to produce force, reduce force, and dynamically stabilize the body’s structure in all three planes of motion

Question 8

Plyometric Instensity

Answer 8

The distance covered and the amount of effort or stress applied by the muscles, connective tissues and joints during Plyometric drills

Question 9

Plyometric Volume

Answer 9

Choice of exercise and the intensity of movement - number of foot contacts, throws or catches.

Question 10

Plyometric Frequency and Recovery

Answer 10

48-72 Between sessions ( 1-3 sessions x week)

Rest between exercise 60-120 seconds