Sportshall Handbook 6th Edition

SECTION 3

FIELD EVENTS

VERTICAL JUMP Description

A jump from a standing position in which the participant competes against their own height and weight. The Vertical Jump is an internationally recognised measurement of fitness testing leg strength to body weight ratio. The Sportshall event uses a magnetically held sliding scale, which is adjusted to the participant’s height before each jump. WEB COPY ©EVEQUE For more information please see page 43

Equipment • Tip-2-Tip Vertical Jump • Chalk Bag • Cleaning Cloth Rules • The participant stands with their back, head and heels touching the wall. • Both arms are stretched upwards to push the sliding scale up with their fingertips. • Elbows and fingers must be straight, arms must touch the side of the head and both feet must be flat on the floor. • The participant dips their fingertips in chalk and jumps from a standing position. • The participant touches the scale at the highest point they can. • Measurement should be taken to the nearest centimetre below the top of the chalk mark on the scale. WEB COPY ©EVEQUE Tips • Participants should stand side on to the jump scale, bend both knees and swing arms for lift to take-off. • Use a cloth to clean chalk from the sliding scale. • Talc is a good substitute for chalk. • Pull the sliding scale down to record the exact height of the jump. Safety • Ensure the equipment is complete and in good working order before use. • Chalk on floors can cause slips so ensure all chalk is cleaned up. • Ensure the Chalk Bag is fixed in place at the base of the scale.

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