Monitoring readiness in Italian amateur female volleyball players: combined use of the Countermovement Jump Test and Subjective Wellness Questionnaires

Key Points

• The aim is to explore the combination of CMJ testing and subjective wellness questionnaires to assess readiness in amateur female volleyball players.
• Utilized Countermovement Jump (CMJ) Test for performance assessment.
• Administered brief psychometric wellness questionnaires for recovery evaluation.
• Integrated both methods for a comprehensive monitoring strategy.
• CMJ testing alone was inadequate for assessing performance variability.
• Combining CMJ with wellness questionnaires improved understanding of recovery status.
• Supported individualized training adjustments for athletes.

Abstract