Scientific research has given us a fundamental understanding of the elastic properties of muscle and it's trainability. This has enabled the practitioner to more effectively apply plyometrics. Despite this increase in knowledge there is still misunderstanding concerning the application of plyometrics. There have been many exorbitant claims as well as much undeserved blame for injury and overtraining. I will attempt to clear up some of the myths and misconceptions by explaining factors that will help in more effective design and implementation of plyometric training.
Plyometric training is specific work for the enhancement of explosive power.
It is a training method to be used in conjunction with other power development methods in a complete training program to improve the relationship between maximum strength and explosive power. Therefore the premium is on generating the highest possible force in the shortest period of time and reducing or stopping this force at the end of the action. With this objective plyometric training has a primary role in training as well as rehabilitation programs. Plyometric training enhances the tolerance of the muscle for increased stretch loads. This increased tolerance develops efficiency in the stretch shortening cycle of muscle action.