Differential Impact of Plyometric training on Speed among University Level Tribal and Non-Tribal Football players

Plyometric training, based on the stretch-shortening cycle, is widely recognized for enhancing explosive power and speed (Chu, 1998). Modern football demands repeated sprints, rapid direction changes, agility, and speed endurance (Datson et al., 2014). In Northeast India, where football is highly popular among tribal and local youth, especially in regions like Jungle Mahal, players often participate with minimal equipment and limited resources. Plyometrics and progressive speed training therefore offer practical, low-cost methods for improving essential motor abilities such as stride length, stride frequency, and acceleration—key determinants of sprinting performance.