Force plates are used to analyse the ground reaction force of athletes during walks, runs, or other physical exercises like jumping. But how do coaches and athletes get the most out of them?
The squat jump is a simple, practical and very reliable measure of lower-body power, and is used widely by coaches and sports scientists.
The reactive strength index measures the reactive jump capacity of athletes, and how they cope with the stress from plyometric exercises.
The countermovement jump (CMJ) is a simple, practical, valid, and very reliable measure of lower-body power.
The Incremental Drop Jump Reactive Strength Index (DJ-RSI) Test is a valid and reliable measure of jumping ability, but is inherently flawed.
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