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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