The article by Handford presents a comprehensive overview of various eccentric training methods, emphasizing the importance of distinguishing between different types of eccentric muscle actions and their applications in strength and conditioning (S&C) practices. It begins by clarifying the terminology used in eccentric training, advocating for the use of "action" instead of "contraction" when discussing eccentric muscle lengthening, as this better reflects the dynamic nature

The article by Bishop provides a comprehensive framework for practitioners to select appropriate metrics during countermovement jump (CMJ) and drop jump (DJ) tests, which are critical for assessing lower limb neuromuscular function and monitoring training adaptations. The reliability of these tests is emphasized, with acceptable intraclass correlation coefficients suggested to be at least 0.75 and a coefficient of variation (CV) of 10% to ensure meaningful interpretations of

Change of direction (COD) ability is a critical factor in athletic performance across various team sports.