There has been a lot of critique on plyometric exercises. Usually it's said that you shouldn't be doing plyo before having conciderable maximum strength. Is this really the case even with bodyweight plyo? I mean, isn't it good idea to do bodyweight plyo in the class, because you don't usually have access to any weights? Isn't it better than doing regular calisthenics, when training for speed and maximum strength?
Anyway. What do you think is the correct rep range and pace for plyometric exercises? I guess the idea isn't to train to failure, or is it?
How about pure speed training? I guess plyometrics are kind of like speed training, but is the rep range different when training purely for speed?
Does anyone know any good matrial arts oriented plyometric training schemes?