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Comparison of Combined Sprint-Plyometric Training Versus Traditional Strength Training on Speed, Agility, Power, and Movement Quality in Intermediate Rugby Players

No phase Interventional Athletic Performance Neuromuscular Training

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What is being studied
The protocol lists: Combined Sprint-Plyometric Training, Traditional Strength Training Group.
Who it may be relevant to
Registry conditions: Athletic Performance, Neuromuscular Training. Basic parameters: 18 years — 25 years · All.
What needs checking
Age, condition and sex are only basic indicators. Prior treatment, laboratory values and other mandatory requirements appear in the eligibility criteria below.
Where it takes place
Pakistan
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Official title

Comparison of Combined Sprint-Plyometric Training Versus Traditional Strength Training on Speed, Agility, Power, and Movement Quality in Intermediate Rugby Players: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Overview

Comparison of Combined Sprint-Plyometric Training Versus Traditional Strength Training on Speed, Agility, Power, and Movement Quality in Intermediate Rugby Players: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Detailed description

This randomized controlled trial compares combined sprint-plyometric training (Group A) versus traditional strength training (Group B) in 64 intermediate-level rugby players (aged 18-25 years). Both interventions are delivered over 8 weeks at 2 sessions per week. Primary and secondary outcomes include speed (40 m and 80 m sprint via electronic timing gates), agility (T-Test), lower-body explosive power (Standing Long Jump), and movement quality (Functional Movement Screen), assessed at baseline and post-intervention. Randomization is performed via computer-generated sequence.

Interventions

  • Other Combined Sprint-Plyometric Training
    Participants perform progressive sprint (10-100 m) and plyometric exercises (squat jumps, box jumps, single-leg hops, depth jumps) over 8 weeks. Frequency: 2 sessions/week, 45-60 min/session. Rest between sets: 3 minutes. Rest between sessions: 48-72 hours. Volume and distance progress across 4 two-week blocks
  • Other Traditional Strength Training Group
    Participants perform lower-body resistance exercises (barbell squat, leg press, lunges, Romanian deadlift, leg curl, leg extension) at 60-80% 1RM over 8 weeks. Frequency: 2 sessions/week, 45-60 min/session. Rest between sets: 1.5-3 minutes. Load progressively increased across 4 two-week blocks.

Primary outcome measures

  • Sprint Speed - Electronic Timing Gates (40 m and 80 m) [Time frame: Baseline (Week 0) and Post-intervention (Week 8)]
Secondary outcome measures (3)
  • Agility - T-Test [Time frame: Baseline (Week 0) and Post-intervention (Week 8)]
  • Lower-Body Explosive Power - Standing Long Jump Test [Time frame: Baseline (Week 0) and Post-intervention (Week 8)]
  • Movement Quality - Functional Movement Screen (FMS) [Time frame: Baseline (Week 0) and Post-intervention (Week 8)]

Eligibility criteria

Inclusion criteria

  • Male and female athletes aged 18-25 years
  • A minimum of 2 years of structured rugby training experience
  • Actively training at least 3 hours per week
  • Medically cleared to engage in high-intensity physical activity
  • Willingness to participate and provide written informed consent

Exclusion criteria

  • History of moderate or severe musculoskeletal injuries or surgery within the past 6-12 months
  • Not medically approved to engage in high-intensity physical activities
  • Cardiovascular or cardiopulmonary disease or risk factors that contraindicate high-intensity training
  • Participation in any additional structured strength or plyometric program outside the study protocol during the intervention period

Criteria are shown verbatim from the registry (in English). Final eligibility is always assessed by the study center.

Healthy volunteers: Yes

Study design

Allocation
Randomized
Model
Parallel assignment
Masking
Single blind
Primary purpose
Treatment

Study locations

Pakistan · 1 center
  • Ibadat International University, Islamabad (Iiui) — Islamabad

Identifiers

NCT: NCT07591675 · IIUI/RERC/ADT/2026/04/285

Primary sources (government registries)

View this study on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗