Standing long jump test

The objective of this test is to monitor the development to the athlete’s elastic leg strength.

Required resources

To undertake this test you will require:

• Long jump pit
• 30 metre tape measure
• Assistant.

How to conduct the test

The athlete places their feet over the edge of the sandpit. The athlete crouches, leans forward, swings the arms backwards, then jumps horizontally as far as possible, jumping with both feet into the sandpit. The coach should measure from the edge of the sandpit to the nearest point of contact. The start of the jump must be from a static position.

Analysis

Analysis of the result is by comparing it with the results of previous tests. It is expected that, with appropriate training between each test, the analysis would indicate an improvement.

Normative data

The following data has been obtained from the results of tests conducted with world class athletes.

% Rank	Females	Males
91-100	2.94 – 3.15m	3.40 – 3.75m
81-90	2.80 – 2.93m	3.10 – 3.39m
71-80	2.65 – 2.79m	2.95 – 3.09m
61-70	2.50 – 2.64m	2.80 – 2.94m
51-60	2.35 – 2.49m	2.65 – 2.79m
41-50	2.20 – 2.34m	2.50 – 2.64m
31-40	2.05 – 2.19m	2.30 – 2.49m
21-30	1.90 – 2.04m	2.20 – 2.34m
11-20	1.75 – 1.89m	2.05 – 2.19m
1-10	1.60 – 1.74m	1.90 – 2.04m

The following table is for 15 to 16 years old athletes.

Gender	Excellent	Above Average	Average	Below Average	Poor
Male	> 2.01m	2.00-1.86m	1.85-1.76m	1.75-1.66m	< 1.65m
Female	> 1.66m	1.65–1.56m	1.55-1.46m	1.45 – 1.35m	< 1.35m

The following table is for male and female adults.

Gender	Excellent	Above Average	Average	Below Average	Poor
Male	> 3.0m	2.7m	2.5m	2.3m	< 2.0m
Female	> 2.8m	2.5m	2.2m	1.9m	< 1.7m

Target group

This test is suitable for active individuals but not for those where the test would be contraindicated.

Reliability

Reliability would depend upon how strict the test is conducted and the individual’s level of motivation to perform the test.

Validity

There are published tables to relate results to potential level of fitness and the correlation is high.