### Explosive Power Development Training Methods  
In light of the importance of developing explosive power in athletes in general and in basketball players in particular, a range of methods have been developed and applied over the years [1; 2; 3]. For example, _explosive jumps_ can be developed through glyometric training, based on a rapid and strong contraction of the muscle immediately following a quick and sudden stretch. As this stretch precedes the contraction action, this triggers the stretch-shortening reflex in the muscle [30; 31; 32]. Activation of this reflex assists in producing a powerful contraction force--one that is greater than the force generated in a regular contraction state without a prior rapid muscle stretch [3; 32]. Improving this functional component aids in a stronger and faster push against the ground--in various jump performances or during rapid ground-contact in short sprints. Common glyometric exercises involve performing jumps over hurdles, boxes, or jumping and landing from different heights--in line with the specific sport and the athlete's capabilities. A typical training session includes sets of leaps, totaling around 50-150 leaps, with rest intervals of about 2-4 min between sets [24; 31]. In a study on rugby players, the impact of specific glyometric training (via bounding exercises of both horizontal and vertical jumps) was compared to that of stand-alone sprint training and a control group over an eight-week period. The research revealed that the increase in the participants' maximum 40 m sprint speed in the two former groups was comparable to that in the control group. Moreover, the most significant impact of the glyometric training was seen in the initial acceleration phase--i.e., the initial 10 m of the run, where the glyometric training group notably exhibited the greatest speed improvements compared to the other two groups [33]. In an additional study on basketball players, a 10% body weight load was added to the intervention group participants, compared to that of the control group members, who performed the same glyometric exercises yet only with body weight. After the 10-week intervention program, significant improvements were seen in vertical and horizontal leaping in both training groups; however, the intervention group exhibited significantly greater improvement compared to the control group [30]. In a study on female high-school basketball players, two glyometric training programs were compared: forward jump exercises versus lateral jump ones. The former exhibited significantly improved forward jumps, while the latter presented greater improvements inboth lateral jumps and in directional changes that were also performed on the lateral plane. Hence, in multidirectional sports such as basketball, the integration of specific pyometric exercises into various planes of motion is crucial [34]. It is important to differentiate between leaps and jumps. While leaps occur as a cyclical movement--vertically or horizontally or forward or laterally, jumps are performed as a cyclical running movement and only along the horizontal plane. When jumping, the leg muscles exert significant force against the ground--as a means for rapidly propelling the body forward. In the initial acceleration phase (0-20 m), it is the muscle-contraction force that primarily affects the movement; in the latter acceleration phase (20-40 m), the speed of contraction becomes the dominant factor. As such, jumps of up to 30-40 m (lasting about 4-5 s) can be an effective training tool for impacting both the muscular system and the nervous one. In pyometric power training sessions with jumps, 8-12 jumps are commonly performed, with 2-3 min rest intervals between each jump [3,31,35]. During jump training, additional resistance can be added, using aids such as resistance bands, weighted tests, and sleds [24,36,37]. However, increasing loads through resistance aids may compromise movement techniques, embedding incorrect movement patterns in athletes.