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

Athlete performing counter movement jump performance plyometric

1

Prepare
  • Stand upright on both feet
  • Feet are shoulder width apart
  • Put your hands on the hips
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2

Start

Jump on START

Athlete performing counter movement jump performance plyometric

3

Squat
  • Squat to a self-selected depth
  • Knees flexed, hips back, and back straight
  • Keep your hands on the hips
Athlete performing counter movement jump performance plyometric

4

Jump
  • Propel upward into the air
  • Jump as high as possible
  • Keep your hands on the hips
Athlete performing counter movement jump performance plyometric

5

Land
  • Land back on the ground with both feet
  • Stick the landing without rebound
  • Keep your hands on the hips
Athlete performing counter movement jump performance plyometric

6

Hold

Hold standing position over 3 seconds until STOP

Athlete performing counter movement jump performance plyometric

7

Repeats

Repeat procedure 2 more times to perform 3 jumps in total

Athlete performing counter movement jump performance plyometric

8

Completion
  • Keep standing after the last repeat
  • The test is completed on TEST COMPLETED
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9

Additional
  • Enter self-reported outcomes
  • Enter notes
  • Assign labels

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