Static stretching (SS) and dynamic stretching (DS) are widely used in sports training, and the effects of these two techniques on volleyball players' jumping performance and how to reasonably use them to improve jumping performance have been widely discussed in the academic community. This paper adopts the literature review and comparative analysis methods to investigate the effects of SS and DS on volleyball players' jumping performance. The study results showed that SS is beneficial in increasing the range of motion (ROW), enhancing muscle flexibility and reducing the risk of injury. At the same time, DS is beneficial in increasing muscle temperature and activation and enhancing the activation of the nervous system, which provides scientific and practical theoretical guidance for selecting stretching methods in strength and conditioning (S&C). Most current studies only focus on the short-term benefits of stretching on exercise performance, ignoring its long-term benefits. Meanwhile, the design of different stretching protocols in the literature varies in sample size, limiting the generalisability of the results. Future research directions include optimising the application of SS and DS in different sports, investigating the temporal effects of their physiological and performance impacts, and furthering more scientific and practical theoretical guidance in S&C practice.

Kai Feng. Literature Review of the Effects of Static Stretching and Dynamic Stretching on Jumping Performance in Volleyball Players. Frontiers in Sport Research (2024) Vol. 6, Issue 4: 14-18. https://doi.org/10.25236/FSR.2024.060403.

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