Which of the following is NOT one of the three considerations for plyometrics?

• A. Movement, Direction, Initiation
• B. Intensity, Volume, Frequency
• C. Warm-up, Activation, Recovery
• D. Speed, Power, Coordination

Answer: (B)

The idea behind plyometric planning centers on how the drill is executed, prepared for, and what neuromuscular qualities it targets. Intensity, Volume, and Frequency describe how hard and how much you train, which are important for overall programming, but they aren’t the three core considerations that define a plyometric drill’s setup and purpose.

First, the execution aspects—Movement, Direction, and Initiation—focus on what pattern you’re using, the direction of the movement, and how quickly you start the drill. These determine how the muscle-tendon units are loaded and how the stretch-shortening cycle is engaged, which directly affects the quality and transfer of the plyometric work.

Second, Warm-up, Activation, and Recovery address the surrounding process: a dynamic warm-up prepares the tissues, activation targets the muscles involved so they fire effectively, and recovery considerations protect joints and allow for safe, repeated efforts. This trio ensures the plyometric work is safe and effective.

Third, Speed, Power, and Coordination describe the goals and neuromuscular demands of plyometrics. The drills are designed to improve how quickly muscles can produce force, how much power is generated, and how well the nervous system coordinates the movement.

So, the option describing Intensity, Volume, Frequency isn’t one of the three core considerations defining plyometric drills; those three groups above capture how the drill is performed, prepared, and what it aims to develop.