Anaerobic Test - Vertical Jump

This procedure describes the method used for directly measuring the vertical jump height jumped. This test is simple and quick to perform. 

Equipment - Measuring Tape, chalk for marking wall.

Before doing the vertical jump tests, warm up using the following routine:

1.  Walk in place at moderate pace for 2 minutes, lifting knees to the waist or higher.
2. Statically stretch the calves, quadriceps, groin and hamstrings for 1 minute.
3. Practice the stepping pattern; step up and down at a moderate pace (15 to 20 pace) for 2 minutes.
4. Actively recover by either walking or stretching for 2 minutes.

Procedure

1. Fasten and stick the measuring tape to wall.
2. Standing facing the measuring tape with your toes touching the wall and reach up: A partner reads the tape and records the standing height to the nearest 0.5 cm in Data Table 1.0.
3. Turn your side to the wall; without taking a step, jump as high as possible, and taping the measuring tape with your side hand: your partner stands on a bench to read the jumping height at eye level and records in Data Table 1.0 to the nearest 0.5 cm.
4. Rest for 30 seconds.
5. Repeat steps 2 and 3 two more times.
6. Calculate vertical jump by subtracting the standing height from jumping height and use the highest value for classification analysis.

For more information, the table below provides a ranking scale for adult athletes and give a general idea of what is a good score.