Effects of plyometric training on balance, joint position sense, and explosive strength in young taekwondo athletes

Abstract Background The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of plyometric training on balance, joint position sense, and explosive strength in young taekwondo athletes. Methods A total of 20 taekwondo athletes aged between 15 and 18 years voluntarily participated in the study. Participants were randomly assigned to an experimental group ( n = 10; 5 females, 5 males) and a control group ( n = 10; 5 females, 5 males). In addition to regular taekwondo training, the experimental gro