The optimal training intervention for improving the change of direction performance of adolescent team-sport athletes: a systematic review and network meta-analysis.

Background: Due to the influence of growth, adolescent team-sport athletes have the need to improve their change of direction (COD) performance and reduce the risk of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries during COD. However, the optimal intervention for improving COD performance has not yet been determined.

Objective: To quantitatively assess the effects of diverse training interventions on COD performance.