Background: The Stretch-shortening exercise (SSE), a combination of eccentric and concentric muscle actions, is integral in many sports. Its effect on skill-based physical performance among elite players is of particular interest due to the high demands of their competitive activities. Objective: To conduct a thorough literature review on the effect of SSE on elite players' skill based physical performance. Methods: Numerous databases were thoroughly searched, including SPORTDiscus, Web of Science, PubMed, and Scopus. Studies were chosen based on predetermined inclusion and exclusion criteria. Results: Out of 50 articles identified, 25 studies met the inclusion criteria. The results indicated that SSE plyometric exercise enhanced shoulder strength, explosive power, throwing accuracy, stability, and power output in sports like rugby, archery, and medicine ball throw, with a positive correlation between arm length and Closed Kinetic Chain Upper Extremity Stability Test (CKCUEST)scores. Conclusions: Elite athletes can improve their skill-based physical performance with the help of SSE.
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