The impact of a training program using different floor surfaces on the physical abilities and offensive skills among Jordan university students enrolled in volleyball courses: A Comparative Study

Abstract

This study aimed to investigate the impact of a proposed plyometric training program using different floor surfaces on the physical abilities and offensive skills among Jordan university students enrolled in volleyball courses. The research involved two groups: one training on hard flooring and the other on grass flooring, with pre- and post-training assessments conducted for physical abilities (explosive power, agility, and speed) and offensive skills (spiking, setting, and serving). The results indicated that the plyometric training program had a statistically significant positive effect on the physical abilities of both groups, enhancing explosive power, agility, and speed. However, offensive skills, such as spiking and serving, did not show significant improvements for either group. Notably, there was a significant improvement in the setting skill for the grass court group. Additionally, the study found that the choice of court flooring did not significantly impact skill development for most abilities and offensive skills. Both hard flooring and grass flooring training proved effective, with the setting skill being the exception. These findings suggest that plyometric training programs can effectively enhance the physical abilities, regardless of the court flooring. However, skill-specific training may be necessary to improve offensive skills.