Vertical jump

Introduction A vertical jump test is used, both by athletes and the general public, to determine a variety of functional actions. For example, it is commonly used to determine the development of elastic leg strength (Mackenzie, B., 2007), jumping ability and it may even be used to asses recovery prior to or post-training (Baggett, K., 2004). In this investigation, the vertical jump test is being used to determine whether there is any correlation between leg length and vertical jump height. The vertical jump

examine jumping ability and leg muscle power, the vertical jump test is extremely inexpensive to conduct. Although the vertical jump test is simple, easy, and quick to perform, there are numerous disadvantages to the test as well. In the vertical jump test, an individual is asked to attempt to touch the wall at the highest point of their jump. When the individual jumps, their technique and form play a large role in maximizing their jump height. The jump height can be affected by not only how much the

How can I improve my own performance of the vertical jump? Introduction A vertical jump “is the act of raising one's centre of gravity higher in the vertical plane solely with the use of one's own muscles; it is a measure of how high an individual or athlete can elevate off the ground (jump) from a standstill” (En.wikipedia.org, 2016). This motion can be used daily alternatively, in the sports industry athletes try to master this motion to get an advantage of the opposing player. An experiment has

How to Master the Vertical Jump Technique The basic rule to a nicely executed vertical jump is to apply extra force on the ground with speed and precision during a leap. But we all know that it is easier said than done. The vertical jump is all about speed and force. Without efficiency of movement, an athlete cannot tap into their potential as a basketball player. In basketball, power is an essential ingredient of the game, and most basketball coaches are regularly searching for ways to increase

My SIP focused on the improvement of a subjects’ performance of the vertical jump, through various of techniques and exercises. My outcome was presented in a scientific report because I had a theoretical question which was “how can I improve my own performance of the vertical jump?” that could be tested. My results supported that you are able to improve your vertical jump through techniques and exercises, but the amount of time put into these exercise’s and techniques all so matter. Capabilities

The aim of this investigation is to observe the effects of heart rate on a vertical jump. A group of participants will run on a treadmill and once their heart rate reaches a designated point they will proceed to the vertical jump. Hypothesis: If the heart rate is increased then the height of the vertical jump will also increase. Variables: Independent Variable: Heart Rate Dependant Variable: Jump Height Constants; -Time of Day -Participants -Environment -Distractions -Equipment -Instructions -Heart

techniques, points are only established by a ball falling through the net. Scoring is the single most important factor in a game. A popular shot in the game is known as the jump shot. It is an attempt to score for a basket performed by the player, which is released at the highest point of a vertical jump. The action of a jump shot can be broken down into four phases of movement: stance, power, release, and follow through. When preparing to take a shot, stance must be

Impact of Training and Relationship of Strength on Vertical Jump Performance Whether you are watching a basketball player launch their body off the court to complete a slam dunk or a volleyball player rise up above the net to spike the ball, the ability for the athlete to accomplish this is an amazing feat. The strength and power generated by those athletes are factors involved in those feats. For strength and conditioning coaches, knowing the optimal training protocols to maximize strength and power

possess great amounts of power take opponents on and score goals. Central defenders and goalkeepers may also need the ability to generate high amounts of power to jump higher than their

The aim of this study was to determine if gender or body mass index (BMI) would have an effect on vertical jump height. This study tested two main hypotheses and proposed that: (a) that males would display a greater vertical jump height than their female counterparts and (b) that a lower BMI score would indicate greater vertical jump height. Equipment The equipment used included: jump mats, laptop with Microsoft excel, calculator and writing equipment. Method Seventeen university students participated