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| Starting Position |
- Standing on box or elevated platform immediately behind force plates
- Normal standing posture
- Hands on hips
- Chest up and looking forward
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| Protocol |
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Zero plates - Zero the plates. Ensure nothing is touching the plates during this step.
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Weigh individual - Measure the individual's weight.
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Assume starting position - Ask the individual to assume the starting position on the plates.
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Perform test - Instruct the individual to:
- Keep the chest up and looking forward;
- Step off the box; then
- Land on the plates with both feet at the same time; then
- Immediately jump as high as possible; then
- Land softly, remaining completely still for 2-3 seconds; then
- Assume starting position again.
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Repeat - Repeat steps 3 and 4 to record the desired number of reps.
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Complete the test - Click to stop the recording and check the results.
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Test overview
The Drop Jump (DJ) test evaluates reactive ability and an athlete’s stretch-shorten cycle capacity.
The test has many similarities with repeat jumping and cutting manoeuvres in athletics.
The goal of the DJ is to jump as high as possible but after minimal ground contact time.
Data trace and body movements
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