The Effect of Sand dune Running and Stair Climbing Training on Vertical Jump Performance in Handball Players

Abstract

ABSTRACT 

 The purpose of the present study was to investigate the effect of sand dune running and stair climbing training on Vertical Jump performance in handball players. 45 male handball players who aged 15-21 voluntarily participated in the study. They were randomly assigned in sand dune running (n=15) and stair climbing training (n=15) groups and third group were served as (n=15) control group. Both groups performed selected sand dune running and stair climbing training for 10 weeks. Data was analyzed using ANOVA and Scheffe’s Confidence Interval Test Scores methods.  The results showed that levels of jumping performance were significantly improved in post-test compared to pre-test. Between-groups comparison showed better records in jumping performance  for stair climbing compared with sand dune training group after eight weeks. According to the results, it can be concluded that both sand dune running and stair climbing training exercises increase jumping performance in handball players. Therefore, these types of training methods are suggested to handball players and coaches for improving vertical jump performance which required in handball game.