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Standing broad jump

Introduction

If explosive leg strength is important in your sport, the Standing broad jump is an important method of assessment.

What is the point?

For sports that value explosive leg strength, such as track and field, basketball, and volleyball, regularly assessing this strength, through tests such as the Standing broad jump, is an excellent way to monitor the effectiveness of your training program.

What do you need?

Long Jump pit
30 metre tape measure
An assistant

How do you do the test?

Stand with your feet at the edge of the sandpit.
From a standing start, leap forward as far as possible
The assistant measures from the edge of the sandpit to the nearest point of contact in the sandpit
Repeat several times and record your best distance.

What results you'll get :

Measuring your results over times will indicate the effectiveness of your training regime.

For a comparative score, use the chart below.

Normative data:

The following data has been obtained from the results of tests conducted with world class athletes.

% Rank	Females	Males
91-100	2.94 - 3.15 metres	3.40 - 3.75 metres
81 - 90	2.80 - 2.93 metres	3.10 - 3.39 metres
71 - 80	2.65 - 2.79 metres	2.95 - 3.09 metres
61 - 70	2.50 - 2.64 metres	2.80 - 2.94 metres
51 - 60	2.35 - 2.49 metres	2.65 - 2.79 metres
41 - 50	2.20 - 2.34 metres	2.50 - 2.64 metres
31 - 40	2.05 - 2.19 metres	2.35 - 2.49 metres
21 - 30	1.90 - 2.04 metres	2.20 - 2.34 metres
11 - 20	1.75 - 1.89 metres	2.05 - 2.19 metres
1 - 10	1.60 - 1.74 metres	1.90 - 2.04 metres

The following table is for 15 to 16 year old athletes:

Gender	Excellent	Above average	Average	Below average	Poor
Male	> 2.01m	2.00 - 1.86m	1.85 - 1.76m	1.75 - 1.65m	< 1.65m
Female	>1.66m	1.65 - 1.56	1.55 - 1.46m	1.45 - 1.35m	< 1.35cm