Standing Long Jump Test PDF
Standing Long Jump Test PDF
Standing Long Jump Test PDF
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Standing Long Jump Test (Broad Jump)
The Standing long jump, also called the Broad Jump, is a common and easy to administer test of explosive leg
power. It is one of the fitness tests in the NFL Combine. The standing long jump was also once an event at the
Olympic Games, and is also an event in Sports Hall competitions in the UK.
purpose: to measure the explosive power of the legs
equipment required: tape measure to measure distance jumped, nonslip
floor for takeoff, and soft landing area preferred. Commercial Long Jump
Landing Mats are also available. The take off line should be clearly marked.
procedure: The athlete stands behind a line marked on the ground with feet
slightly apart. A two foot takeoff and landing is used, with swinging of the
arms and bending of the knees to provide forward drive. The subject
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attempts to jump as far as possible, landing on both feet without falling AdChoices
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scoring: The measurement is taken from takeoff line to ► Body Test
the nearest point of contact on the landing (back of the
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heels). Record the longest distance jumped, the best of
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three attempts. The table below gives a rating scale for
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the standing long jump test for adults, based on
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males females
excellent > 250 > 8' 2.5" > 200 > 6' 6.5'
very good 241-250 7' 11" — 8' 2.5" 191-200 6' 3" — 6' 6.5'
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above average 231-240 7' 7" — 7' 10.5" 181-190 5' 11.5" — 6' 2.5"
average 221-230 7' 3" — 7' 6.5" 171-180 5' 7.5" — 5' 11"
below average 211-220 6' 11" — 7' 2.5" 161-170 5' 3.5" — 5' 7"
poor 191-210 6' 3" — 6' 10.5" 141-160 4' 7.5" — 5' 2.5"
very poor < 191 6' 3" < 141 < 4' 7.5"
* table results adapted from personal experience and various sources.
variations / modifications: A long jump landing pit may be used instead of a hard surface, which enables
the subject to confidently put more effort into the jump, and to extend the legs further in front of the body for
landing. This technique also allows those with greater skill to score longer jumps, which is undesirable if you
are trying to test for leg power only. Generally longer distances should be achieved with this technique, so the
norm table above would not be accurate. The Eurofit Test recommends using a graduated mat for ease of
recording jump distance on the landing surface.
advantages: this test is simple and quick to perform, requiring minimal equipment.
disadvantages: there is some skill component in this test.
comments: Falling or stepping backward after the landing will result in measurement to that point of contact
rather than where the feet first touched. Some subjects will try to use a step at takeoff, which is not allowed.
The World Record for the standing long jump is held by Norwegian Arne Tvervaag, who jumped 3.71 meters.
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see video examples of the long jump test in action.
buy standing long jump mats and other equipment.
See some athlete results for the long jump test.
a similar test of leg power is the vertical jump test.
see the list of anaerobic tests for other fitness tests of leg power.
this test is part of the NFL Combine, and was once part of the Football
Pro Rating SPARQ.
this test is part of the Eurofit Test Battery.
The Standing Long Jump was an athletics event at the early Olympic Games.
Use this calculator to convert cm to feet and inches.
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amanda • 3 years ago
i need help with jumping higher and farther what should i do
i am in 5th grade
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Derek Darwin > amanda • 3 years ago
Unfortunately being so young, in terms of explosive muscular development,
anything you do won't be of real great advantage to you until you hit puberty and
create testosterone. However, what is of a great advantage to anyone would be to
practice jumping both far and high. What this will do is help your body create an
efficient neurological connection/pattern for jumping. I wouldn't jump with any
weight or with anything in your hands (you could but...) as this will alter how you
jump and therefore your neurological patterning. You can also do sprints because
this will help teach your muscles to fire quickly as they rarely fire quicker than
when you sprint. Hope that helps.
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tanne12321 > Derek Darwin • 3 years ago
Sir,
You are talking to a female, who cannot create testosterone. I thought it
would be just good to let you know this. Amanda keep up the good work!
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Derek Darwin > tanne12321 • 3 years ago
Tanne, women DO create testosterone, and even if they didn't
everything else I stated would still be true.
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Dharmendra Dwivedi > amanda • 7 months ago
Do practice of rope jump
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Future Coach > amanda • 3 years ago
Try jumping with a resistance vest you can handle or use light pair of dumbbells on
each hand. Make sure you are landing on a soft surface though (shock absorbing
mat, turf, etc).
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Avery • 2 days ago
lol im 14 I got that 240cm though in gym