The effects of pre-performance static stretching on vertical approach jump performance in collegiate volleyball players

The purpose of the study was to examine the effects of an acute bout of pre-performance static stretching (PSS), a short bout of PSS, and a lack of PSS on the maximal vertical approach jump (VAJ) performance of intercollegiate volleyball players when preceded by a general warm up. Subjects were to execute a general warm up followed by a lack of PSS, a short bout of PSS or an acute bout of PSS. Following each PSS protocol, the maximal VAJ was measured. The testing determined that the acute bout of PSS produced a significantly higher VAJ performance when compared to both lack of PSS (+4%) and short bout of PSS (+1%) protocols. In addition, the short bout of PSS produced a significantly higher VAJ performance when compared to the lack of PSS (+3%). Coaches should consider PSS in the warm up for volleyball players.