Youth athletes are ideal candidates for novel therapeutic motor learning interventions that
leverage the plasticity of the central nervous system to promote desirable biomechanical …

Youth may be particularly responsive to motor learning training strategies that support injury-
resistant movement mechanics in youth for prevention programs that reduce injury risk …

Synergistic development of muscular strength and motor skill competency is central to long-
term athletic development. However, these qualities need to be developed in a logical and …

Purpose: To examine the test–retest reliability of countermovement jump (CMJ) and
isometric strength testing measures in elite-level under-18 and under-23 academy football …

Abstract Pedley, JS, Lloyd, RS, Read, PJ, Moore, IS, Myer, GD, and Oliver, JL. A novel
method to categorize stretch-shortening cycle performance across maturity in youth soccer …

Methods: A search strategy was performed on four online data bases. Studies reporting
force-plate derived vertical jump performance in individuals following primary ACLR, with a …

Verbal cues are tools used by practitioners in developing a youth athlete's motor skill
abilities. External cues may optimize athletic performance and movement competencies in …

The drop vertical jump is a popular plyometric exercise. Two distinct techniques are
commonly used to initiate the drop vertical jump. With the 'step-off'technique, athletes step off …

Abstract Barillas, SR, Oliver, JL, Lloyd, RS, and Pedley, J. Kinetic responses to external cues
are specific to both the type of cue and type of exercise in adolescent athletes. J Strength …

Objective The purpose of this study was to explore the effects of an 8-week drop jump (DJ)
training program at varying heights on lower limb strength, anaerobic power, and change of …