Depth Jump

Muscles Involved

• Quadriceps
• Adductors
• Gluteus Maximus
• Calves

Athlete Positioning

• Start by standing on top of box
• Step off box
  • Do not jump off box

Coach Positioning 

• Beside athlete to ensure proper jump and landing form and maximal effort is produced

Set Up

• gFlight system consists of two infrared devices that must face each other in straight line to collect data
• Ensure enough space is between the two devices for athlete to safely jump and land
• Ensure devices are close enough to box for athlete to land and jump after stepping off box

Prepare to Test

• Select device, select athlete (if athlete is not entered do it now), select test.
• Athlete standing on box

To Test 

• Select Start when athlete is ready to perform test
• Athlete steps off box, landing between gFlight devices
• Athlete jumps with maximal effort 
• Select Stop when done recording 
• Select Save to record test