Efecto de 12 semanas de entrenamiento pliométrico y estimulación visual para la velocidad de reacción en porteros de fútbol amateur.

Abstract

The interaction that a goalkeeper has within the soccer game is minimal, however, most of the actions in which he must intervene are maximum reaction. It has been proven that plyometric training and visual stimulation have some impact on movement and gestural speed. This investigation determined the effect of a 12-week plan based on plyometric and visual stimuli on reaction speed in amateur soccer goalkeepers. In the present study, a sample of eight archers was used (Mean ± SD; age 14 ± 1.51 years, mass 61.26 ± 7.70 Kg, height 170.87 ± 5.56 cm). The goalkeepers participated in a 12-week plan with 3 weekly sessions. A pre-test was carried out to evaluate the ability to react to visual and auditory stimuli; and later a post test was applied in order to verify the effect caused in the reaction speed; A significant improvement in that capacity was evidenced in the entire population. In conclusion, the present article demonstrated that plyometric training and visual stimulation increased reaction capacity in amateur goalkeepers