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What
is the
point?
For
sports
where
you need
a spring
in your
step,
such as
football
and
basketball,
the
ability
to jump,
safely
and
repeatedly,
is essential.
The 30
second
endurance
jump
test is
a quick
and
effective
way to
monitor
an
athlete's
progress
in this
ability,
and
forms part of
the SPARQ
rating
system
for
basketball
and
soccer.
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What do you need?
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A stopwatch
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A 12" (30cm) Hurdle
How do you do the test?
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Start with both feet flat on the ground, perpendicular to the hurdle
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Jump two footed over the hurdle, then back again.
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Continue for 30 seconds
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Record the total number of jumps
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What
results
you'll
get :
Taking
this
test on
a
regular
basis
will
allow
you to
chart
the
improvement
in your
performance,
and make
any
changes
necessary to your
training
program.
What
is being
measured
again?
This is
a simple
and
effective
way to
assess
agility
and
lower
body
strength
endurance. |
