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Average Jump Distance

Average jump distance is the mean distance of all jumps recorded within an activity. This metric can be used as a valid and reliable measure of individual leg power, hip, and ankle function. Plantiga recommends 3 jumps on each leg for an accurate average representation of jumping capacity.

 

Table 25: Normative values of single leg jump for distance for athletes at the high school and college levels

Level

Gender

Jump Distance (m)

High School

Male

1.81

Female

1.29

College

Male

1.92

Female

1.49

Myers, Betsy A, Jenkins, Walter L, Killian, Clyde, & Rundquist, Peter. (2014). Normative data for hop tests in high school and collegiate basketball and soccer players. International Journal of Sports Physical Therapy, 9(5), 596–603.

 

Table 27: Single leg jump for distance for male athletes 9 months after ACLR

Side

Mean Jump Distance + SD (m)

Injured Side

1.41 + 0.26

Non-injured Side

1.51 + 0.24

King, Enda, Richter, Chris, Franklyn‐Miller, Andy, Daniels, Katherine, Wadey, Ross, Moran, Ray, & Strike, Siobhan. (2018). Whole‐body biomechanical differences between limbs exist 9 months after ACL reconstruction across jump/landing tasks. Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports28(12), 2567–2578. https://doi.org/10.1111/sms.13259

 

 

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