Box Jump Protocol:

• A 30 or 40cm box is chosen, depending on which is closer to the athlete’s kneecap height without being above it.
• Two spotters sit on the floor with feet against the box to ensure stability of the box during the test.
• To start, the athlete stands on top of the box, waiting for a count down from 3 to 1.
• The timer shouts “go” and starts the stopwatch simultaneously.
• The athlete jumps to one side of the box and on to the ground.

The athlete jumps laterally back and forth over the box, landing on the middle of the box and
facing the same way for the entire duration of the test.

• Each time the athlete lands on top of the box, one jump is recorded.

• Athletes feet should be facing forward and in line with the box upon landing.

Specific Warm-up: Athlete should perform 2-3 trials at increasing intensity prior to performing this test, doing 3-4 jumps each time.

Scoring: The number of jumps are counted and recorded for 60 seconds.

Box Jump Video

Box Jump

How many box jumps did you complete in 60 seconds?

Athlete DOB

Box Jump Competition 

SkillsQuest Box Jump Competition

SkillsQuest is a cornerstone program of the U.S. Ski & Snowboard Training Systems and designed to motivate and reward athletes in working toward and improving abilities in the key areas of emphasis -- like the Box Jump!

SkillsQuest Box Jump Competition

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