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ArticlePeerJ2026

Independent effects of mental fatigue and drop height on drop jump performance in American football athletes: an exploration of central-peripheral interaction.

Zilong Wang, Ziqi Feng, Mengya Lu, Jing Sun, Tao Liu, Qiuxia Zhang, Xiangdong Wang

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7 authors.

Zilong Wang *School of Physical Education, Jimei University, Xiamen, China.
Ziqi Feng *School of Public Foundation, Dalian University of Technology, Panjin, China.
Mengya LuSchool of Physical Education, Soochow University, Suzhou, China.
Jing SunDepartment of Teaching and Research, Dalian University of Technology, Panjin, China.
Tao LiuSchool of Physical Education, Jimei University, Xiamen, China.
Qiuxia ZhangSchool of Physical Education, Soochow University, Suzhou, China.
Xiangdong WangSchool of Physical Education, Jimei University, Xiamen, China.

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Abstract

Background: This study aimed to investigate the effects of mental fatigue (MF) and different drop heights on the athletic performance of American football players executing the drop jump (DJ) movement. Methods: Twelve male American football athletes were selected as subjects. The Vicon infrared three-dimensional motion capture and analysis system, Kistler three-dimensional force platform, and other instruments were used. MF was induced through a Stroop task, and the DJ performance of the subjects was tested at drop heights of 30 cm, 40 cm, and 50 cm. A 2 × 3 repeated measures analysis of variance was employed. Results: Regarding different jump heights, both under MF and baseline conditions, 40 cm and 50 cm heights resulted in lower jump heights compared to the 30 cm height ( Conclusions: Under MF conditions, athletes' performance in average power output, RSI, and RSR declined, suggesting a reduction in central nervous system efficiency. Additionally, increasing the drop height to 40 cm or above significantly reduced jump height and RFD, and increased K

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AthletesAthletic PerformanceFootballMental FatigueAdultHumansMaleMovementUnited StatesYoung AdultAmerican footballAthletic performanceDrop heightDrop jumpMental fatigue

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PMCPMC12810397

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