Ploometric Training Plyometric training is a form of training used to help develop and improve explosive power, which is an essential element in a number of sporting performances. This training method is intended to be used with other methods of power development in a comprehensive training program to improve the relationship between maximal strength and explosive power (Radcliffe 1). In order to understand how plyometric training works or why it is so effective, you need to understand what we mean by "power." Power is similar to force but with the time factor included, i.e. speed. Power is therefore the relationship between force and speed and concerns the ability to perform a certain activity or movement as quickly as possible (Gambetta). Most explosive moves don't take that long. Importance is therefore placed on the ability to generate the highest possible force in the shortest period of time, and at the same time reduce or stop this force at the end of the action (Gambetta). Although how plyometric training actually works is not fully understood, the basic principle behind it is believed to be based on the idea of ​​the rapid "stretch reflex." This stretch reflex is the result of the rapid loading (stretching) and unloading (unstretching) of the same muscle fibers. An example of a stretch reflex is when a right-handed golfer begins their backswing. By performing this movement, the biceps muscle of his left arm contracts while the triceps muscle of the same arm is stretched. Then, as the forward movement begins, the triceps contracts in response to its rapid stretch which triggers the stretch reflex (Radcliffe 8). In plyometrics training improves the muscle's tolerance to increase...... middle of paper ...... and gradually introduced with other comprehensive training programs, it has shown that it can be productive and performed with low risk of injury.Bibliography:REFERENCESBrown, Lee E. “Pliometrics or not?” Strength and Conditioning Journal. Flight. April 23, 2001. Pg. 70-73. Costello, Frank. Bounding to the Top: The Complete Book on Plyometric Training. (Note: The above book contains no evidence of publisher, place or date.) Gambetta, Vern. “Pliometrics: myths and misconceptions.” http://www.gambetta.com/articles/a97008.htmlHolcomb, William R., Kleiner, Douglas M. and Chu, Donald A. "Pliometrics: Considerations for Safe and Effective Training." Journal of Strength and Conditioning. Vol 20. June 1998. Pg. 36-39.Radcliffe, James C. and Farentinos, Robert C. Plyometrics: Explosive PowerTraining. Human Kinetics Publishers. Champaign, IL. 1985.