Jump Testing with Force Plates Explained

This video, part of the athlete testing series in collaboration with VALD Performance, is presented by Jo Clubb, an Applied Sports Scientist and founder of Global Performance Insights. It delves into the methodology of various jump tests including the countermovement jump (CMJ), squat jump (SJ), and drop jump (DJ), emphasizing their importance in assessing an athlete's muscle power and plyometric abilities. We discuss the mechanics behind each jump test, how they measure different physical capacities, and the role of technology, particularly force plates, in providing detailed insights into an athlete's performance. The video also discusses how these tests can help in tailoring training programs by evaluating the eccentric utilization ratio (EUR) and reactive strength index (RSI). Furthermore, it highlights VALD Performance's ForceDecks, a dual force plate system that simplifies the assessment of physical performance and integrates data into VALD Hub for comprehensive analysis. Thank you to today's sponsor @ValdPerformance Athlete Testing Series sponsored by @ValdPerformance ► https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLhcuhC0uO5QmPbOgyz2Nh8KIuFW78FM5T&si=uuDdJGeT23sXTmEh For more information on ForceDecks visit: https://bit.ly/3OkeObM 🎥 WATCH NEXT How do force plates work? Biomechanics explained ► https://youtu.be/AWAUBl0K8yU?si=28x0-flbIMz9tm8_ Measuring Athlete Asymmetries: The 'Calculation Conundrum' ► https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jqRD5IyD2P4&t=55s Dynamic Strength Index Explained ► https://youtu.be/l9Y0z6_MeN4?si=N7v4NVcbdsfIRwrh 🎬 Wanting to create content? I use Descript for AI-enhanced video editing. Get started for free ► https://get.descript.com/x3nyxmi8pp6x 😊 Found my content useful? Say thanks ► https://www.buymeacoffee.com/joclubb ✅ SUBSCRIBE Subscribe to the channel for more videos ► @globalperformanceinsights Subscribe to the blog for more sports science insights ► https://bit.ly/3BybzHU 👩‍🔬 ABOUT Jo Clubb, founder of Global Performance Insights, is an Applied Sports Scientist, with career experience working in sports science across the English Premier League, NHL, and NFL. Jo is now a Sports Science Consultant and consults with professional teams and sports tech companies around the world on sports science. She discusses sports technology, training load monitoring, athlete testing and training, and sports and exercise science careers. 🛍️ SHOP For more useful resources on this topic, check out the Global Performance Insights Amazon shop ► https://www.amazon.co.uk/shop/joclubbsportsci 🔗 CONNECT Website: https://bit.ly/3xgDz05 Linktree: https://linktr.ee/joclubbsportsci 👍DISCLAIMER Links included in this description might be affiliate links. If you purchase a product with the links that I provide I may receive a small commission. There is no additional charge to you! Thank you for supporting my channel so I can continue to provide you with free content. 📑 CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction to Jump Testing in Sports and Exercise Science 01:11 The Countermovement Jump 05:18 Single Leg Countermovement Jumps 06:13 The Squat Jump 07:17 VALD 's ForceDecks Force Plate System 08:00 Understanding the Eccentric Utilization Ratio (EUR) 10:03 The Drop Jump: Assessing Plyometric Abilities 11:47 Introduction to Reactive Strength Index (RSI)