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Jump Test

Counter Movement Jump

The test evaluates the lower body's explosive power. In particular, the test is applied to quantify jump performance related to an athlete's stretch-shortening cycle, resulting in the capacity to accelerate the body mass in the transition from eccentric to concentric movements.

Description

The counter movement jump is a double-legged plyometric jump test and involves squatting to a self-selected depth, instantaneously propelling upward into the air and landing on both feet. The test poses a stretch-shortening movement on the lower extremities as the eccentric squatting is followed by immediate concentric acceleration. Hands shall remain on the hip throughout the entire movement. 3 repeats are performed, the jump with the highest ReGo Score is evaluated. The goal is to jump as high as possible after squatting.

Test Preparation

Choose hard floor for testing

Wear sports clothing and shoes with little damping

Light meal before testing is acceptable, but not obligatory

Choose hard floor for testing

Wear sports clothing and shoes with little damping

Light meal before testing is acceptable, but not obligatory

Contraindication

Pain in lower limbs

Swelling or increased surface temperature on injured structure

Pain in lower limbs

Swelling or increased surface temperature on injured structure

Equipment

No equipment needed

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Application Area

Performance

Test Procedure

1

Prepare

Stand upright on both feet
Feet are shoulder width apart
Put your hands on the hips

2

Start

Jump on START

3

Squat

Squat to a self-selected depth
Knees flexed, hips back, and back straight
Keep your hands on the hips

4

Jump

Propel upward into the air
Jump as high as possible
Keep your hands on the hips

5

Land

6

Hold

Hold standing position over 3 seconds until STOP

7

Repeats

Repeat procedure 2 more times to perform 3 jumps in total

8

Completion

Keep standing after the last repeat
The test is completed on TEST COMPLETED

9

Additional

Enter self-reported outcomes
Enter notes
Assign labels