vertical jump
Straight-up leap height
A vertical jump is a leap straight upward from a standing position, used to measure explosive leg power.
Common in athletic testing for basketball, volleyball, and football: His vertical jump measured 36 inches at the combine.
The measurement is the difference between standing reach and maximum jump height.
- leapSudden springing movement
- bounceSpring back after impact
- heightVertical extent upward
- get upRise from bed
- explosiveProne to sudden detonation
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direction of movement
vertical jumplong jump
Horizontal distance leap event
broad jump · lateral movement · sprint · dash
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