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Total 40 male basketball players, who are competing in the level of junior teams and playing basketball for at least 3 years and whose ages varied between 16 and 19, have participated in this research that is made to examine effects of weighted rope jumping training performed by repetition method on the heart rate, anaerobic power, agility and reaction time of basketball players. Basketball players were separated into two groups randomly being experimental (n=20) and control (n=20) groups. After preparatory rope training for 1 week, training program including weighted rope jumping training by repetition method for 3 days in a week and for 8 weeks was implemented by the experimental group together with the technical training. For the control group, only technical training was applied for three days in a week over the course of 8 weeks. Age, basketball age, height, body weight, resting heart rate, heart rate immediately after the rope training, anaerobic peak and average power, hexagon agility test and right and left hand visual and auditory reaction times of experimental and control groups were measured. Statistical analyses of data obtained were realized in package program in the significance level of 0.05 by means of Paired Simple T-Test for data having normal distribution, and by Wilcoxon and Mann-Whitney U tests in dependent and independent groups for data that do not have a normal distribution. As a consequence, it can be stated that jumping training performed with weighted rope and by explosive tempo and repetition method has influenced the heart rate and anaerobic characteristics positively, and agility and reaction time negatively.
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Assistant Prof. Dr. Serdar Orhan, School of Physical Education and Sports, Firat University,
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Effect of Weighted Rope Jumping Training Performed by Repetition Method on the
Heart Rate, Anaerobic Power, Agility and Reaction Time of Basketball Players
Serdar ORHAN
School of Physical Education and Sports, Firat University, Elazig, Turkey
Serdar ORHAN; Effect of Weighted Rope Jumping Training Performed by Repetition Method on the
Heart Rate, Anaerobic Power, Agility and Reaction Time of Basketball Players
ABSTRACT
Total 40 male basketball players, who are competing in the level of junior teams and playing basketball for
at least 3 years and whose ages varied between 16 and 19, have participated in this research that is made to
examine effects of weighted rope jumping training performed by repetition method on the heart rate, anaerobic
power, agility and reaction time of basketball players. Basketball players were separated into two groups
randomly being experimental (n=20) and control (n=20) groups. After preparatory rope training for 1 week,
training program including weighted rope jumping training by repetition method for 3 days in a week and for 8
weeks was implemented by the experimental group together with the technical training. For the control group,
only technical training was applied for three days in a week over the course of 8 weeks. Age, basketball age,
height, body weight, resting heart rate, heart rate immediately after the rope training, anaerobic peak and
average power, hexagon agility test and right and left hand visual and auditory reaction times of experimental
and control groups were measured. Statistical analyses of data obtained were realized in package program in the
significance level of 0.05 by means of Paired Simple T-Test for data having normal distribution, and by
Wilcoxon and Mann-Whitney U tests in dependent and independent groups for data that do not have a normal
distribution. As a consequence, it can be stated that jumping training performed with weighted rope and by
explosive tempo and repetition method has influenced the heart rate and anaerobic characteristics positively, and
agility and reaction time negatively.
Key words: Basketball, Rope Training, Weighted Rope, Anaerobic, Reaction.
Introduction
Rope jumping training practiced as a heating or
coordination method have an important place in the
development of body coordination, and strengthen
the general athletic position. Jumping with rope is an
activity that can be done everywhere and its
intensity, jumping number and type can be easily
changed; and seems as significant implementation to
develop and conserve the muscle strength and
cardiovascular system, and helps in the preparation
to sports branch and improves leg movements. Rope
jumping training has positive effects on cardiac-
circulation compatibility, muscle strength,
endurance, mobility, flexibility, balance,
coordination, vertical jumping, timing, rhythm and
speed, fat-free body mass, bone density, and skill
improvement [21]. In the literature, repetition
number varies between 25 and 250 for each practice
and between 500 and 2000 repetitions in the daily
training for the rope training implemented by
repetition method [12,13,27,30].
Weighted ropes are manufactured from rigid
plastic or latex ropes in which sand, shot metals, iron
filings, etc. are placed and they can be in different
weights. Sporters physically in good condition
should be selected. When it is combined with a
weight training program, it helps to improve the
upper body strength, and mainly exercises arm,
shoulder and pectoral muscles. Main purpose of the
jumping rope is to develop the hand-foot speed,
agility, skills, reaction time and cardiovascular
system. Weighted rope does not allow movements to
be realized at a speed sufficient to provide these
improvements since the time to continue jumping is
limited [28,13].
Weighted ropes are generally designed in two
different ways. In the first one weight is designed to
be in the handles and it is efficient on the foot
techniques by the basic jumping exercise; in the
second one weight is designed to be in the rope
section and this design increases the work load by
means of the centrifugal force. When the weighted
rope is utilized properly, it is efficient on the upper
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body, however if the sporter does not have the
required qualifications, centrifugal force may cause
disablement [28,13].
Studies reveal that 15% of the basketball game is
realized at high intensity and success in basketball is
dependent on development of anaerobic powers of
sporters instead of their aerobic powers [19,9]. It
became obligatory for the basketball players to have
better perception, decision-making and
implementation skills in today’s fast basketball
games. For this reason, due importance and place
should be given to coordination training that shall
increase conditional and technical-tactical skills of
the basketball players [26].
Although there are studies on rope jumping
exercises in the field of sports sciences, limited
number of studies on basketball players and rope
training program being different from the other
studies in terms of material and method, constitute
the basis of this study. Accordingly, the purpose of
this study is to examine effects of jumping training
with weighted rope on the heart rate, anaerobic
power, agility and reaction time of the basketball
players.
Materials and Methods
Study is realized with the voluntary participation
of total 40 male basketball players who are playing
basketball for at least 3 years and whose ages vary
between 16 and 19. Basketball players are randomly
separated into two groups being experimental (n=20)
and control (n=20) groups. After preparatory rope
training for 1 week, training program including
weighted rope jumping training by repetition method
for 3 days in a week and for 8 weeks was
implemented by the experimental group together
with the technical training. For the control group,
only technical training was applied for three days in a
week over the course of 8 weeks.
Weighted rope with trade mark Powerope (V-
3067) that has 260 cm length and 600 gr rope weight,
and 695 gr. total weight was used for the
experimental group in the study.
At first volunteers are informed about the
implementation of the test orally, and then
demonstrations are made practically. Measurements
were taken by the researcher in the morning hours
(09:00-10:00) and under the same environmental
conditions in the laboratory medium as pretest-
posttest.
Test Protocols:
Age and Basketball Age:
Ages of basketball players were found by
subtracting birth year from the current year and their
basketball age was found by subtracting the year he
started to play as a registered player from the current
year.
Measurement of Height and Body Weight:
Height measurement was found in cm with
barefoot by utilizing medical type of height
measuring device (sensitivity 0.01 cm, Holtain Ltd.,
UK), and body weight was measured by medical type
of platform balance (sensitivity 0.01 kg, Angel) after
sporters took off their clothes so that they have only
shorts and t-shirts [29].
Heart Rate:
Resting heart rate was measured in pulse/min. by
utilizing a digital heart rate monitor (Polar S720i
Heart Rate Monitor, Finland) after basketball players
stayed in laying position for 15 minutes, and heart
rate after exercises was measured immediately after
the rope training.
Anaerobic Power Measurement:
Anaerobic power was measured according to the
Wingate Test protocol by standard methods
suggested in bicycle ergometer adapted for this test
(Monark, 894 E, Peak Bike, Sweden). Detailed
information was given before starting the test, and a
standard heating was applied at 50 rpm for 5 min. in
order to provide physiological adaptation of
basketball players to the bicycle ergometer. A resting
period of 5 minutes was provided with the aim to
eliminate fatigue seen after heating. Saddle and
handlebar adjustments were made for each basketball
player before the test. Sitting level was adjusted so
that when basketball player is cycling in the position
sitting on the saddle, knee is fully in extension when
the pedal is in its lowest level, and his feet were fixed
to the pedal by means of clips. After the resting
period, test started by placing a weight corresponding
to 7.5% of body weight of each basketball player to
the pan of the bicycle as a load to be applied during
the test. It is requested from them to maintain the
highest maximal pedal speed possible for 30 sec.
with load after 3-4 sec at the beginning without any
load to reach the pedal speed determined (160-170
rpm). Basketball players were orally prompted
during the test. At the end of test maximum power
and average power of basketball players were
transferred to the computer medium by RS32
application, and were recorded in terms of W/kg
[11].
Hexagon Agility Measurement:
Test measures the ability of the basketball player
to move at maximum speed by maintaining his
balance. A hexagon with 120º corner angels and 60.5
cm side length was drawn to the ground. Basketball
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player took his place exactly in the center of this
hexagon, and he went out of the first side by jumping
on his both feet and returned to the center. He turned
both of his feet and face towards to the next side and
jumped to all of the sides. 1st tour was completed
when he jumped to all sides and returned back to the
center, and test was completed when 3 tours were
made. Chronometer was actuated together with the
first jumping basketball player made outwards from
the center and chronometer was stopped when the
last jumping of the 3rd tour is made towards to the
center. Result is recorded in terms of seconds [3].
Visual and Auditory Reaction Time:
In this study, visual and auditory reaction times
of basketball players were determined by means of
Newtest 1000 Device (precision 1/1000 sec.).
Attention was paid in the measurement of reaction
times that the place where the measurements were
made was noiseless and receiving light. 1 test for
both of the hands against audio and visual stimuli
were realized for each experimental subject and then
3 measurements were made. The best value among
the last 3 measurements is recorded in terms of
milliseconds as the score of the subjects [29].
Training Program:
Preparatory rope exercises conducted one week
before the training and warm-up, flexion and
contraction exercises conducted for 5 minutes before
each exercise.
Preparatory training program:
Aim: rope adaptation, Exercise method: repeat
method, Tempo: quick exercise, Duration: 50-60 rp.,
Break: 1:1, Serial: 2.
Exercises:
1.Sidewill left, 2.Side will right 3.Front
windmill, 4.Overhead windmill left, 5.Overhead
windmill right, 6.Figure eight left, 7.Figure eight
right, 8.Sidewill left skipping, 9.Sidewill right
skipping, 10.Front windmill skipping.
Rope jumping program for 8 weeks:
Duration of application: 8 weeks, Number of
training per week: 3, Total training number: 24,
Method: repeat method, Exercise tempo: with
explosive tempo, of the exercises in the program,
application duration : 50 - 80 rp, Duration of break:
1:1, Number of serial: 1 - 2 set, Break between
serials: full break, Tools and materials: jumping rope
Exercises:
1.Basic bounce step, 2.Bell jump, 3.Skier’s
jump, 4.Right foot skipping, 5.Left foot skipping,
6.Alternate foot step, 7.Boxer shuffle, 8.Side
straddle, 9.Scissors, 10.Bonus jump.
Statistical Analysis:
The analysis of the data obtained, a Two Related
Paired T-Test (Simple Paired T-Test) was done for
the data showing a normal distribution in the
statistical package program of the dependent and
independent groups, and Wilcoxon and Mann-
Whitney U tests were done for the data not showing
a normal distribution in the statistical package
program of the dependent and independent groups. P
<0.05 value was considered significant.
Results:
The effects of jumping training with weighted
rope and by repetition method on the heart rate,
anaerobic power, agility and reaction time are
examined in this study, and findings are expressed in
the form of tables.
Table 1: Demographic Characteristics of Experimental and Control Groups.
Variables
Experimental Group
(n=20)
P
Control Group
(n=20)
p
Between Groups
t p
Basketball Age (year) BT 6,75 ± 1,44 1 6,35 ± 1,42 1 ,265 ,657
AT 6,75 ± 1,44 6,35 ± 1,42 ,265 ,657
Age (year) BT 17,50 ± 1,08 1 17,50 ± 1,05 1 ,000 1
AT 17,50 ± 1,08 17,50 ± 1,05 ,000 1
Height (cm) BT 189,65 ± 8,32 ,000* 187,90 ± 8,02 ,002* ,677 ,502
AT 190,15 ± 8,13 188,45 ± 7,80 ,675 ,504
Weight (kg) BT 80,80 ± 9,80 ,055 81,75 ± 10,25 ,209 -,300 ,766
AT 80,20 ± 9,70 81,45 ± 10,17 -,398 ,693
* p<0.05 BE: Before Training AE: After Training
A significant difference is observed in the height
values of experimental and control groups before and
after the training (p<0.05); however no significant
difference is determined before and after the training
in the intergroup comparison (p>0.05).
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Tablo 2: Heart Rate, Anaerobic Power, Hexagon Test and Reaction Time Values of Experimental and Control Groups.
Variables
Experimental
Group (n=20)
P
Control Group
(n=20)
p
Between Groups
t p
Resting Heart Rate
(beats/min)
BT 80,45 ± 5,68 ,000* 78,15 ± 5,04 ,000* ,530 ,599
AT 74,95 ± 4,73 77,75 ± 4,91 -1,837 ,074
Heart Rate After Exercise
(beats/min)
BT 168,30 ± 13,70 ,000* 166,85 ± 11,27 ,116 ,366 ,717
AT 181,15 ± 11,50 169,65 ± 13,57 2,891 ,006*
Peak Power (watt/kg) BT 14,22 ± 2,35 ,000* 13,71 ± 1,78 ,008* ,780 ,440
AT 16,28 ± 2,78 14,13 ± 1,74 2,929 ,006*
Average Power (watt/kg) BT 7,07 ± 0,79 ,000* 7,23 ± 0,78 ,645 -,621 ,538
AT 8,08 ± 0,83 7,29 ± 0,74 3,190 ,003*
Hexagon Test
(sec)
BT 14,45 ± 1,15 ,012 14,05 ± 1,52 ,001* ,564 ,143
AT 13,73 ± 1,44 13,02 ± 1,27 2,676 ,034*
Left Hand Reaction Time to
Sound (sec )
BT 0,200 ± 0,03 ,012* 0,196 ± 0,02 ,126 ,439 ,663
AT 0,193 ± 0,02 0,192 ± 0,02 ,088 ,930
Right Hand Reaction Time
to Sound (sec )
BT 0,195 ± 0,03 ,006* 0,188 ± 0,02 ,003* ,829 ,412
AT 0,179 ± 0,02 0,182 ± 0,02 -,363 ,718
Left Hand Reaction Time to
Light ( sec )
BT 0,221 ± 0,03 ,420 0,212 ± 0,02 ,011* 1,138 ,262
AT 0,216 ± 0,01 0,205 ± 0,02 2,192 ,035*
Right Hand Reaction Time
to Light (sec)
BT 0,215 ± 0,02 ,017* 0,206 ± 0,02 ,013* 1,443 ,157
AT 0,201 ± 0,02 0,200 ± 0,02 ,233 ,817
* p<0.05 BE: Before Training AE: After Training
Significant difference is detected in the
experimental group values of resting heart rate and
heart rate after training, peak power, average power,
hexagon agility, audio reaction times of right and left
hands and light reaction time of the right hand
(p<0.05). Significant difference is found in the
control group values of resting heart rate, peak
power, audio reaction time of right hand and light
reaction times of right and left hands (p<0.05). In the
intergroup comparison, significant difference is
determined in the values of heart rate after
exercising, peak power, average power, hexagon test
and light reaction time of left hand before and after
the training (p<0.05), no important difference is
detected in the other values (p>0.05).
Discussion:
Effects of rope training on the heart rate,
anaerobic power, agility and reaction times of
basketball players are investigated in this study, and
it can be considered that volunteers in the
experimental and control groups have similar
phenotypes in terms of their physical characteristics
since no significant difference between the age,
basketball age, body weight and height values of
sporters in the experimental and control groups is
found.
In the literature, it is indicated that increase in
length in the last period of puberty between ages 18
and 20 which is the period increase in length stops, is
a natural consequence of individual differences [22].
Increase in the average length values of participant
basketball players in both of the groups after the
training may be associated with the continuation of
puberty on the contrary to the effects of rope
training. Literature information supports our study.
On the other hand, statistically insignificant decrease
in the body weight of the experimental group may
arise from the influence of weighted rope training
program applied.
It is informed in the literature that jumping with
rope has positive effects on cardiovascular system
[4]; and it is a significant implementation in
developing and maintaining the muscle strength and
cardiovascular system, and it improves foot
movements as a support for the preparation for sports
branch [25]. It is indicated that resting heart rate
values are expected to be lower in well-trained
sporters in comparison to the healthy but untrained
individuals [8], and in another research it is informed
that heart rate has decreased 4 to 9 pulses in one
minute by means of exercising. In the strength
training implemented by extensive interval method in
the basketball players between ages 13-14, it is
informed that resting heart rate has showed
significant difference before and after training being
respectively 84.67 ± 13.94 pulse/min. and 74.33 ±
11.24 pulse/min. [7]. At the end of the quick power
and plyometric trainings applied to basketball players
between ages 15-16, significant difference is
determined in the resting heart rate of quick power
group [23]. Even though significant decrease in
resting heart rate of both groups in comparison to the
value before training is thought-provoking, this
situation may arise from the metabolic adaptation of
basketball training that is applied routinely excluding
the rope training and that is similar contextually.
Literature supports our study.
In the research on aerobic and anaerobic
reactions of male and females to rope jumping, 6
male and 6 female objects were subjected to maximal
bicycle ergometer and rope jumping exercise where
120, 140 and 160 jumps were realized in one minute.
In the study, heart rates were determined respectively
as 185, 166, 168 and 178 pulse/min., and it is
indicated that requirement to both aerobic and
anaerobic sources during rope jumping exercises is
high [24]. In study examining effect of rope jumping
rate on the energy consumption in males and
females, rope jumping exercise was made by 19
males and 11 females for 5 minutes so that they
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would made 125, 135 and 146 jumps per minute. It is
informed that heart rates of total sample were
determined as 176, 177, and 177 pulse/min. and
females have significantly higher heart rate than
males [30]. In the therapy activity where 30 females
between ages 18 and 31 have done jumping training
one day with rope at the maximum difficulty level
and other day without rope, it is informed that heart
rate after jumping with rope is significantly higher
than the rate after jumping without rope [1]. Increase
in the heart rate of experimental group after
exercising being more significant than the rate of
control group may give rise to thought that weighted
rope training applied with explosive tempo is
efficient. Heart rate of experimental group increasing
proportionally to O2 intake and labor done may arise
from the effect of weighted rope. Our findings show
parallelism with the literature.
In the study where effect of weighted rope
jumping training on the development of anaerobic
capacity and explosive reaction power of college
students is examined as an alternative to plyometric
exercising; statistically significant improvement is
observed in the value of anaerobic peak power after a
training program of 10 weeks and 3 days in a week;
and weighted rope jumping is suggested as an
alternative that can be applied in highly efficient
plyometric exercises [17]. In another doctorate study,
it is indicated that benefits of rope jumping is not
only limited to skill of utilizing various energy
systems, but also it is fairly practical for the
development of explosive reaction power [16].
Importance of anaerobic explosive power feature in
terms of basketball branch is understood from the
differences observed in experimental and control
groups before and after training, and it can be stated
that characteristic of maintaining anaerobic power is
more significant for the experimental group and
weighted rope jumping training is highly effective in
improving this feature. Our findings support the
literature.
In a study realized on college students, hexagon
agility values were determined as 12.3 sec. in
competitor sporters, 12.3 sec. in recreational sporters
and 14.2 sec. in sedentary students [9]. In the
literature, the main targets of jumping rope are
identified as improving hand-foot speed, agility,
ability, reaction time and cardiovascular system; and
it is stated that since time to continue jumping with
weighted rope is limited, it does not permit
movements at a speed sufficient to provide these
benefits [14,28]. In the study, statistically significant
decreases are observed in the hexagon agility test
values of experimental and control groups in
comparison to the values before training; statistical
difference being more significant for the control
group may be indicating that weighted rope jumping
training is inefficient on agility and influences it in a
negative way.
In the study realized on biomechanics of sprint
races, it is stated that reaction of time successful
sporters is shorter than others; however difference is
not directly connected to their performance levels
[20]. It is indicated in the literature that reaction time
may be improved via regular training [2]. In another
study, it is reported that reaction time may be
shortened by physical training performed for a long
time [6]. In the study realized to determine the effect
of exercising and heat strain on the simple reaction
time university students, significant decrease is
reported in the both visual and auditory reaction
times before exercising [5]. In one study, it is
specified that individuals performing exercises at a
heart rate of 115 pulse/min. have a faster reaction
time [15]; and in another study, it is indicated that
reaction times of physically healthy individuals are
faster [31]. Even though statistically significant
decreases are observed in the visual and auditory
reaction times of experimental and control groups in
comparison to the values before training, it can be
stated that weighted rope jumping training is
inefficient on the reaction time, since there is no
significant difference between the groups; in fact
control group achieved better results. In other words,
it can be considered that there is similarity in the
visual and auditory reaction times of basketball
players in the experimental and control groups, and
this similarity arises from the necessity to respond
promptly to the rapid stimuli existing in the context
of basketball branch.
It is indicated in the literature that reactions
given to auditory stimuli are shorter than the
reactions given to visual stimuli [32]. It is also
specified that source of sound is not important for
faster auditory reaction times in both of the groups,
and it is sufficient only to hear the sound stimulus for
creation of the perception, on the other hand, visual
stimuli should be seen and thus reaction time may be
longer because of this reason.
Conclusion:
As a result, it can be said that weighted rope
jumping training done by basketball players with
explosive tempo and repetition method has positive
effects on heart rate and anaerobic characteristics,
and negative effects on reaction time.
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... Six studies did not provide any details regarding intensity. Relatedly, only 4 studies reported the characteristics of the rope used during JRT (Colakoglu et al., 2017;Duzgun et al., 2010;Orhan, 2013;Turgut et al., 2016; Electronic Supplementary Material Table S3). The testing, measurement and assessment protocols for each of the included health-and sport-related physical fitness outcomes in the meta-analysis are detailed in Electronic Supplementary Material Table S4. Figure 2 depicts the overall results for each of the included health-and sport-related physical fitness outcomes in the meta-analyses. ...
... Nonetheless, there is no robust evidence related to the optimal rope characteristics to be used according to the participant's characteristics. Further, from the 21 studies included in this meta-analysis, only 4 reported the characteristics of the rope used during JRT (Colakoglu et al., 2017;Duzgun et al., 2010;Orhan, 2013;Turgut et al., 2016). Proper reporting of rope characteristics is needed in future studies. ...
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... In a study, it was reported that although there was a decrease in body mass and body fat between the pre-test and post-test as a result of plyometric training performed on two different surfaces (sand vs wooden), this was not a significant difference (23). The findings of a significant decrease in body fat after twelve-weeks jump rope training in obese adolescent girls (24), a significant decrease in BMI after eight-weeks jump rope training in 12 -16 years school children (25), a significant increase in body height with an insignificant decrease in body mass after eight-weeks jump rope training in young basketball players (26) do not coincide with our research results. On the other hand, in a study supporting our findings (27), an increase was observed in body mass, body height, and fat mass in pubertal basketball players after nine-weeks plyometric training. ...
... In addition, jump rope training combined with plyometric for twelve-weeks has been found to significantly increase jump and sprint performance in adolescent volleyball players (33). While it was determined that eight-weeks jump rope training increased hexagon agility performance by 5% in young basketball players (26), the performance increase in the jump rope group in our study was 13.7% and this increase was found to be significant. In our study, while there was no significant difference in both groups in the Illinois agility test, it is thought that the significant difference in hexagon agility in the jump rope group was due to the difference in test contents. ...
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... However, in the study of Grgic (2020), it was determined that there was no significant difference in the peak and mean power results of the participants after the nutrient-supported training protocol and a different result was obtained. In the study of Orhan (2013), it was found that there was a significant difference at the end of the performance tests of basketball players. ...
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... daily program of jogging for improving cardiovascular efficiency as measured by the Harvard step test. Orhan (2013) pointed out that many researchers suggested that physical activities including skipping rope would give better results in physical fitness. During the initiation of this skipping rope, arms rotate the rope and both legs would perform repeated jumping, at the same time it aims to maintain constant vertical take-off and landing phases, and the body also needs to control the balance and force through a coordinated action of upper and lower body muscle groups. ...
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... The findings also indicate an integration of multiple elements into jump rope exercise (Pangrazi and Beighle, 2010;Trecroci et al., 2015). Concurrent development in agility, coordination, balance, and reaction can be achieved by means of variations in rope swing, skipping drills, movement directions, and stepping rhythms (Orhan, 2013;Partavi, 2013;Eler and Acar, 2018;Yang et al., 2020). In addition, the quick stretch-shortening cycle contractions during repetitive jumps indicate the characteristics of plyometric training which has been proved effective in improving speed and jump performance (Miyaguchi et al., 2014;García-Pinillos et al., 2020). ...
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