The Effects of Plyometric Training on Leg Muscle Power and Accuracy in Inside Foot Passing at a Distance of 10–15 Meters in Players of Kasetsart University Male Football Team

Authors

  • Sahapon Dej-aran Faculty of Education, Kasetsart University.
  • Natchanon Sangpuk Faculty of Education, Kasetsart University.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.56825/jehds.2026.1016732

Keywords:

Plyometric Training, Leg Muscle Power, Passing Accuracy, Inside Foot Passing

Abstract

The purpose of this research was to study the effects of plyometric training on leg muscle power and accuracy in inside foot passing at a distance of 10–15 meters in players of Kasetsart University (KU) male football team. The sample group consisted of 30 male football players, selected by purposive sampling and divided into 2 groups: an experimental group and a control group, with 15 participants in each group. The experiment was conducted for 8 weeks, 3 days per week. The experimental group participated in a plyometric training program combined with inside foot passing practice, while the control group followed the regular football training program. The research instruments included an inside foot passing accuracy test and a Standing Broad Jump test for leg muscle power. The data were analyzed using mean, standard deviation, and Two-Way ANOVA with Repeated Measures. The results revealed that the experimental group showed continuous improvement in inside foot passing accuracy. The mean score increased from 6.86 points (S.D. = 2.53) before training to 9.66 points (S.D. = 1.83) after 4 weeks, and further increased to 11.93 points (S.D. = 1.94)  after 8 weeks of training. In addition, the Standing Board Jump results indicated greater improvement in leg muscle power in the experimental group compared to the control group. Statistical analysis showed significant differences at the .05 level.

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2026-06-30

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