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The participants were randomly assigned to three groups: soft-surface PT (n = 14), hard-surface PT (n = 14), and conventional training (n = 14). Performance outcomes included 30 m sprint time, vertical jump height, plantar flexion and dorsiflexion maximal voluntary isometric contraction (MVIC) torque, Y-balance dynamic balance, and center of pressure-based static balance. Ground reaction forces, MVIC torques, and balance parameters were measured using high-precision force sensors to ensure accurate quantification of biomechanical performance. Statistical analyses were performed using two-way repeated-measures ANOVA with post hoc comparisons to evaluate group \u00d7 time interaction effects across all outcome variables. Results demonstrated that soft- and hard-surface PT significantly improved sprint performance, vertical jump height, and plantar flexion MVIC torque compared with conventional training, while dorsiflexion MVIC increased similarly across all the groups. Notably, soft-surface training elicited greater enhancements in vertical jump height, dynamic balance (posteromedial and posterolateral directions), and static balance under single- and double-leg eyes-closed conditions. The findings suggest that PT on an unstable surface provides unique advantages in optimizing neuromuscular control and postural stability beyond those achieved with stable-surface or conventional training. Thus, soft-surface PT may serve as an effective adjunct to traditional conditioning programs, enhancing sport-specific explosive power and balance. 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