###### Abstract  
Plyometric training is known to improve jump height in volleyball, but few studies address athletes' perception and awareness of its benefits. This gap limits its full potential for enhancing performance. This study examines young non-elite volleyball athletes' awareness of plyometric training effects. A sample of 24 athletes (mean age 18.3 \(\pm\) 3.8 years) was divided into an experimental group (EXP) and a control group (CON), each with 12 participants. The EXP group underwent plyometric training, while the CON group performed basic technical exercises. Performance and perceptions were assessed using the Spike Jump Test and surveys at pre-, mid-, and post-training phases. The EXP group showed significant vertical jump improvement, from a pre-training mean of 30.14 cm to 32.22 cm post-training, confirmed by the Friedman test (\(p\) = 0.00). In contrast, the CON group showed no significant changes (\(p\) = 0.47). Perception scores in the EXP group improved significantly, from 3.33 to 4.16, indicating enhanced awareness of plyometric training benefits, whereas the CON group showed no significant changes (\(p\) = 0.35). These findings highlight the dual benefits of plyometric training in improving both jump performance and awareness of its effectiveness, emphasizing the value of integrating perception into training for volleyball athletes. v 20  
of cognitive structures, thereby reinforcing these neuromuscular patterns [10]. Enhancing motor patterns not only improves physical performance but also enables athletes to achieve greater efficiency in movement execution. Plyometric training is the most widely used method for improving vertical jump ability. This form of training, which targets explosive strength and muscular power, has demonstrated positive effects on various athletic skills, including strength [11], agility [12; 13], and sprint speed [14]. It is particularly suitable for sports requiring explosiveness, such as volleyball, where vertical jump height serves as the primary performance indicator [15]. Among glyometric exercises, the Vertical Drop Jump is one of the most employed to enhance neuromuscular readiness and the explosive power of the lower limbs [16]. In the realm of injury prevention, it is essential to recognize that landing, particularly after explosive movements like a volleyball spike, is often associated with a high risk of injury. Recent studies have highlighted the significant role that proper landing mechanics play in reducing injury risk [17; 18]. Improper landing techniques can lead to various musculoskeletal injuries, particularly in the lower extremities, which are common in volleyball players due to the repetitive and high-impact nature of their jumps [19]. For instance, landing mechanics following a volleyball spike were shown to significantly influence the likelihood of injury [20]. Such findings underscore the importance of not only improving performance but also ensuring the safety of athletes by emphasizing safe landing techniques during glyometric training. By addressing both the performance enhancement and injury prevention aspects, volleyball training protocols can be more effective in fostering both physical development and long-term athletic sustainability [21]. Although the scientific literature clearly highlights the effectiveness of glyometric training in enhancing vertical jump performance, limited attention has been given to athletes' perceptions of the benefits associated with such training. Awareness of the advantages of a training protocol plays a pivotal role in an athlete's emotional engagement, positively influencing motivation and the improvement process. It is therefore essential for athletes not only to observe improvements in their performance but also to understand how and why these improvements occur [22]. However, most studies focus exclusively on the quantitative aspects of performance, neglecting the qualitative dimension related to athletes' perception and awareness.