Effects of plyometric training on different surfaces on lower-limb power, dynamic balance, and agility in male collegiate tennis players

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Bo Pang and Yupeng Li report a 2026 training trial on whether the surface used for plyometric jumping changes the gains in leg power, balance, and agility for male college tennis players. Thirty players were split into sand training, hard-ground training, and a control group of ten each.

Both training groups practised three times a week for eight weeks while controls kept normal tennis work. Jump heights rose clearly in both training groups, with hard ground favouring reactive strength and approach jump, and sand favouring long jump and front reach balance on both legs. Agility in a hexagon test improved under both surfaces. The authors advise picking the surface to match the training goal of each phase.

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Source: https://europepmc.org/article/MED/PMC13318611