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AIM: To measure an athletes lower leg power
The Vertical Jump Test
The Vertical Jump Test
The vertical jump test is used to measure an athletes lower limb power by measuring the height an athlete is able to jump from a standing position
Equipment:
Equipment:
Chalk
Vertical jump board
Procedure:
Procedure:
The athlete stands side on to a wall and reaches up with the hand closest to the wall. Keeping the feet flat on the ground, the point of the fingertips is marked or recorded - This is called the standing reach height.
The athlete then stands away from the wall and leaps vertically as high as possible using both arms and legs to assist in projecting the body upwards. (you cannot have a run up, you must jump off two feet)
Attempt to touch the wall at the highest point of the jump. The difference in distance between the standing reach height and the jump height is the score.
Repeat until you do not get any higher
Instructional Video
Instructional Video
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