Effect of lactic threshold training according to intensity control on specific endurance and offensive skill performance of youth volleyball players
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https://doi.org/10.47197/retos.v80.119324Keywords:
Lactic endurance exercises, intensity control, specific endurance, offensive skill performanceAbstract
Introduction: Junior volleyball players requires high levels of physical and technical endurance, where managing training intensity and lactic acid accumulation during active gameplay is essential for optimal outcome performance under match conditions.
Objective: This study aimed to investigate the effect of lactic endurance exercises, performed under controlled intensity conditions, on special endurance and offensive skill performance among junior volleyball players.
Methodology: An experimental design with two equivalent groups (experimental and control) was utilized. The research sample consisted of 12 secondary school players from the Diyala Education team. Specialized physical tests for lateral maneuvers and specific offensive skills were conducted pre- and post-the application of the prescribed training program. Results: The findings indicated that the implementation of prescribed lactic endurance exercises of moderate and controlled intensity significantly enhanced both special endurance and offensive skill performance in the experimental group compared to the control group.
Discussion: The results demonstrated that training with controlled lactic accumulation successfully stimulated the players' physiological adaptation, contrasting with traditional methods by effectively mitigating fatigue issues and sustaining high-intensity technical performance throughout long-duration matches. Conclusions: Lactic endurance exercises under controlled intensity proved to be a fundamental and highly effective component for elevating special endurance and offensive capabilities in junior volleyball players, and it is recommended to integrate these specialized exercises into regular training programs.
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