Jump higher, run faster: study tests best drop height for soccer stars
NCT ID NCT07484425
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at how jumping from different heights (low, medium, high) affects soccer players' leg power, speed, and ability to change direction quickly. 56 competitive players aged 18-30 will do jump training three times a week for six weeks. The goal is to find the best jump height to improve athletic performance.
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 56 people
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- Started
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Dec 2025
- Expected to finish
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Sep 2026
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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18 to 30 years
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Male and female soccer players * Age between 18-30 years * Minimum 1 year of regular soccer training * Healthy BMI * Currently active in competitive soccer (\>3 days/week) Exclusion Criteria: * Musculoskeletal or neurological disorders * Lower limb injury within past 6 months * Participation in structured plyometric training in last 3 months * Contraindications to high-impact training
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Punjab Sports Board
RECRUITINGLahore, Punjab Province, 547000, Pakistan
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