The JumpMAT provides an accurate measurement of vertical jump height - an important indicator of leg power.The JumpMAT is an excellent tool for multiple or continuous jump protocols - without feedback it is difficult to maintain the level of effort or to know when to stop. The JumpMAT's immediate feedback either on a laptop or optional handheld unit therefore helps to keep the athlete motivated. The JumpMAT also measures contact time for rebound jumps - where the athlete jumps onto the mat and performs a maximal jump - the mat then calculates reactive strength. JumpMAT Readings Vertical Jump Mode – When the athlete steps onto the mat, remaining for more than one second is deemed a standing jump and only Height Jumped and Flight Time are displayed.
Rebound Jump Mode – The athlete steps onto the mat and immediately jumps into the air. On landing the Contact Time and Flight Time are measured. Height Jumped and Reactive Strength are then calculated and all four are displayed. Flight Time – The time between leaving and landing on the mat is measured in 1/1000th second. Jump Height – The flight time of the jump measured in 1/1000th second is used to calculate the height jumped in 0.1cm intervals. Contact Time – When the athlete steps on the mat and immediately jumps into the air, landing back on the mat, the contact time on the mat is measured in 1/1000th second. Reactive Strength – Reactive Strength is a ratio of Flight Time to Contact Time and is shown when performing rebound jumps.
As purchased by: Football Association, University of Durham,
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N.B. The JumpMat is classified as 'bulky' for courier delivery.
