SPEED AND STRENGTH TRAINING OF FEMALE VOLLEYBALL PLAYERS

The research purpose is to evaluate the effectiveness of a training program aimed at improving the speed-strength fitness of female volleyball players.

Methods and organization of the research. The study involved 16 female volleyball players aged 20±2 years, with 9±4 years of training experience. The level of sportsmanship was from 3rd to 1st category. A circuit test including burpees, long jumps and medicine ball throws was used to assess speed-strength fitness. Tests for maximum bench press and squats were also conducted, as well as tests to assess strength endurance with 40% of the maximum result. The athletes were divided into three categories by the level of fitness and underwent a set of training aimed at developing speed-strength qualities.

Research results and their discussion. The results showed a proportional distribution of strength qualities between the upper and lower extremities, with a high correlation between the bench press and squats (r=0.8, p<0.001). Strength endurance demonstrated a negative correlation with the level of athletic skill (r=0.64, p<0.05). After the complex training, a significant increase in muscle mass (5%) and a decrease in fat mass (-11.3%) were observed, as well as an improvement in the results of specific tests, indicating an increase in speed-strength endurance. It is important that the increase in strength endurance indicators was more related to the experience and age of the athletes.

Conclusion. The study confirmed that the strength training of female athletes has a significant impact on the effectiveness of sports actions and emphasizes the importance of individualized training. The experimental complex led to an increase in the functional capabilities and specific speed-strength indicators of female volleyball players.

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