Law Enforcement

Vertical Jump

The Vertical Jump will be the first event performed. It is a measure of lower body explosive power, and is important for pursuit tasks that require jumping and vaulting. The sequence allows additional warm up of the muscles to be used in this event and prepares the participant for a maximum attempt. The Vertec will be used to measure the Vertical Jump. Participants will be allowed three attempts to reach their maximum height. The minimum passing score is 12 inches.

1. Participant stands under the Vertec and reaches up as high as possible, keeping bicep against the ear. Coordinator adjusts the frame to mark participant’s standing reach (see Figure 1).
2. Participant takes one warm up jump.
3. Participant takes one step back with either foot, steps forward, and then jumps as high as possible, hitting the highest vane (see Figure 2). OR participant may jump with both feet and not take a step forward (see Figure 3).
4. Coordinator moves tabs to one side to reduce resistance after each jump. Score is the inches to the nearest 1/2 inch.
5. Participant makes three jumps. The best of three (3) jumps is the score.

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