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Drop Jump Test

The test is applied to quantify the quickness and reactivity of an athlete in the transition from absorption to propulsion during landing and rebound in a jump movement, as well as to examine loading patterns during ground contact as a measure for musculoskeletal control in the knee and ankle joints in particular.

Description

The Drop Jump test is a double-legged jump test and involves dropping from an elevated platform onto the ground with both feet, absorbing the drop and immediately propelling back up (rebound) into a maximal vertical jump and a final landing.

The test poses a fast stretch-shortening movement on the lower extremities as the eccentric landing phase is amplified by means of the dynamic drop component. Hands shall rest on the hip. 3 repeats are performed, the best jump is evaluated. The goal is to spend as little time as possible on the ground and to jump as high as possible.

Test Preparation

  • Choose hard floor for testing
  • Put platform in place and mark target zone
  • Wear sports clothing and shoes with little damping
  • Light meal before testing is acceptable, but not obligatory

Equipment

1x Elevated platform (e.g. jump box), Height 20-100cm (depending on purpose and performance level)

Applicable Type
Sport
Trauma
Neuro
Arthroplasty
Contraindication

Increased surface temperature on injured structure

Pain in the lower limbs

Paramters Overview
  • 1 for range of motion
  • 11 for kinectics & agility
  • 7 for coordination
  • 2 for self reported outcomes
  • 6 for compliance

Test Procedure

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1

Prepare
  • Stand upright next to edge of elevated platform
  • Feet are shoulder width
  • Put your hands on the hips
  • Get on one leg of choice
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2

Start
  • Jump on START
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3

Drop
  • Step off the platform and drop straight towards ground
  • Keep your hands on the hips
  • Keep entire body and ankle tensed
  • Do not stair climb down or jump forward
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4

Land & Rebound
  • Land on floor with both feet at the same time
  • Land as balanced as possible with heels off the ground
  • Keep your hands on the hips
  • Absorb landing from drop and transition directly into a maximal vertical jump
  • Keep ground contact as short as possible
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5

Vertical Jump
  • Jump as high as possible
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6

Land
  • Land back on ground with both feet
  • Stick the landing without rebound
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7

Hold
  • Hold standing position over 3 seconds until STOP

8

Repeats
  • Get back to the original start position
  • Repeat procedure 2 more times to perform 3 drop jumps in total
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9

Completion
  • Keep standing after the last repeat
  • The test is completed on TEST COMPLETED
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10

Additional
  • Enter coach reported test criteria
  • Enter self reported test criteria
  • Enter your fatigue and pain level
  • Enter free comments, if applicable

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