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== Introduction == | == Introduction == | ||
The Quadrant Jump Test is an [[agility]] test that measures an individual's ability to | The Quadrant Jump Test is an [[agility]] test that measures an individual's ability to jump rapidly within a limited space while maintaining balance and control.<ref name=":0">Johnson, B.L.; Nelson, J.K. IN: Kirby, R. F. (1991). Kirby's guide to fitness and motor performance tests. BenOak Pub. Co. Cape Girardeau, MO. Page(s) 59-60.</ref> | ||
== Purpose == | == Purpose == | ||
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== Technique == | == Technique == | ||
[[File:Quadrant Jump Test.png|thumb]] | [[File:Quadrant Jump Test.png|thumb]] | ||
Instructions: | '''Equipment''': stopwatch, tape measure, chalk or tape | ||
'''Instructions:''' | |||
# Stand with both feet together at the starting line | # Stand with both feet together at the starting line | ||
# On the command 'go', jump into the first quadrant, then successively into quadrants 1, 2, 3, 4, 1, 2, and so on for 10 seconds. | # On the command 'go', jump into the first quadrant, then successively into quadrants 1, 2, 3, 4, 1, 2, and so on for 10 seconds. | ||
# Rest | # Rest | ||
# Repeat the trial | # Repeat the trial (Total of 2 trials are performed) | ||
'''Advantages''': Simple agility test to perform, requiring limited equipment and space. | |||
'''Disadvantages''': Only one person can perform the test at a time.<ref name=":0" /> | |||
== Scoring == | |||
* 1 point is given every time both feet land in the right quadrant | |||
* 0.5 point subtracted every time the feet touch a line or landing in an incorrect quadrant. | |||
== Reliability and validity of the Quadrant Jump Test == | == Reliability and validity of the Quadrant Jump Test == | ||
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Introduction[edit | edit source]
The Quadrant Jump Test is an agility test that measures an individual's ability to jump rapidly within a limited space while maintaining balance and control.[1]
Purpose[edit | edit source]
The Quadrant Jump Test is commonly used to test whole body agility of athletes from different sports.
Technique[edit | edit source]
Equipment: stopwatch, tape measure, chalk or tape
Instructions:
- Stand with both feet together at the starting line
- On the command 'go', jump into the first quadrant, then successively into quadrants 1, 2, 3, 4, 1, 2, and so on for 10 seconds.
- Rest
- Repeat the trial (Total of 2 trials are performed)
Advantages: Simple agility test to perform, requiring limited equipment and space.
Disadvantages: Only one person can perform the test at a time.[1]
Scoring[edit | edit source]
- 1 point is given every time both feet land in the right quadrant
- 0.5 point subtracted every time the feet touch a line or landing in an incorrect quadrant.
