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Vertical jump test

Introduction

Taking the vertical jump test (sergeant jump) will allow you to measure your standing jump abilities.

What is the point?

For athletes who play sports like basketball, volleyball, or even football, their vertical jump is a crucial skill. The Vertical jump test (sergeant jump) is an effective assessment that allows you to chart your progress over the course of a training program.

What do you need?

  • A wall
     
  • A tape measure
     
  • Chalk
     
How do you do the test?

  • Begin the assessment by chalking the end of your fingertips
     
  • Stand side on to the wall, and keeping both feet flat on the ground, reach up as high as possible with one hand and mark the wall with the tips of the fingers (M1)
     
  • From a static position, you then jump as high as possible and mark the wall again with your fingertips (M2)
     
  • Measure the distance from M1 to M2
     
  • Repeat several times, and record the best result
     


What results you'll get :

Meaningful analysis comes from repeating the test several times over the course of several months and comparing your results. This will tell you how effective your training has been.

For a comparative evaluation of your performance, refer to the chart below.

Normative data:

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

% Rank Females Males
91-100 76.20 - 81.30 cm 86.35 - 91.45 cm
81 - 90 71.11 - 76.19 cm 81.30 - 86.34 cm
71 - 80 66.05 - 71.10 cm 76.20 - 81.29 cm
61 - 70 60.95 - 66.04 cm 71.10 - 76.19 cm
51 - 60 55.90 - 60.94 cm 66.05 - 71.09 cm
41 - 50 50.80 - 55.89 cm 60.95 - 66.04 cm
31 - 40 45.71 - 50.79 cm 55.90 - 60.94 cm
21 - 30 40.65 - 45.70 cm 50.80 - 55.89 cm
11 - 20 35.55 - 40.64 cm 45.70 - 50.79 cm
1 - 10 30.50 - 35.54 cm 40.65 - 45.69 cm

The following are national norms for 16 to 19 year olds.

Gender Excellent Above average Average Below average Poor
Male >65cm 50 - 65cm 40 - 49cm 30 - 39cm <30cm
Female >58cm 47 - 58cm 36 - 46cm 26 - 35cm <26cm

The following table is for adults:

Gender Excellent Above average Average Below average Poor
Male >65cm 60m 55cm 50cm <46cm
Female >55cm 50cm 45cm 40cm <36cm

What is being measured again?

This is an excellent measure of your elastic leg strength.


 
 

 

 

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