Testing Battery > Vertical Jump Test
| Test |
Description |
Protocol |
| T Test |
measures speed & agility |
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| 3km Time Trial |
measures fuel mix fitness (stamina) |
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| Vertical Jump |
measures leg power |
see below... |
| Speed Test |
measures speed over 10m & 30m |
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| 3RM Test |
measures maximum strength |
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| Body fat |
measures percentage body fat |
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| Side Ramp |
measures core stability endurance |
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Purpose
To measure explosive leg power. This test predicts acceleration and jumping performance. It is appropriate for all positions.
Equipment and Area
*Broom handle
*Infrared jump mat (or another type of electronic jump mat)
Procedure
1. Warm up thoroughly, and do at least three full-effort vertical jumps.
2. Position the broom handle across your shoulders behind your neck, holding it with your hands to prevent your arms from assisting you with the jump.
3. Perform three maximal vertical jumps, pausing for five seconds between each jump. First squat down to whatever depth you choose and then immediately explode upward for maximal height, landing with erect posture.
4. The height of each of three jumps is recorded in centimeters. The highest jump is the test score.
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