This study investigated the effects of a 12-week neuromuscular training program on isokinetic muscle function and anaerobic power in university soft-tennis players, aiming to provide evidence-based data for sport-specific conditioning. Sixteen elite m...
This study investigated the effects of a 12-week neuromuscular training program on isokinetic muscle function and anaerobic power in university soft-tennis players, aiming to provide evidence-based data for sport-specific conditioning. Sixteen elite male players from two universities were divided into a neuromuscular training group (EG = 8) and a basic physical training group (CG = 8). Both groups trained three times per week for 60 minutes per session over 12 weeks. Before and after the intervention, basic physical performance, isokinetic muscle function, and anaerobic power were measured. Data were analyzed using two-way repeated-measures ANOVA with Bonferroni post-hoc corrections. Significant interaction effects were found in standing long jump, Sargent jump, side-step, and dynamic balance (L, R), with notable improvements in the experimental group. Right-hand grip strength and sit-ups showed significant main effects of time, with grip strength improving in both groups and sit-ups improving in the control group. For isokinetic variables, significant interactions appeared in the left flexor at 60°/s and in the left and right flexors and left extensor at 180°/s, all showing greater improvements in the experimental group. In anaerobic power, average power and power drop exhibited significant interaction effects, demonstrating meaningful enhancement following neuromuscular training. These results suggest that neuromuscular training effectively improves dynamic balance, isokinetic strength, and anaerobic power, contributing to enhanced performance in soft-tennis athletes.