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IMU Jump Height Accuracy vs Force Plate: Research Review
research·15 min read

IMU Jump Height Accuracy vs Force Plate: Research Review

How accurate are IMU sensors for measuring jump height compared to force plates? A systematic review of validity and reliability data across lab and field

IMU·force-plate·jump-height
How to Improve Acceleration in Football: IMU-Driven 0-10m Sprint Power Protocol
how to·12 min read

How to Improve Acceleration in Football: IMU-Driven 0-10m Sprint Power Protocol

A 12-week, IMU-driven protocol to improve 0-10m acceleration in football players. Use PoinT GO 800Hz jump and barbell velocity data to quantify horizontal.

football·acceleration·sprint
How to Train Football Throwing Power: A 12-Week IMU and Medicine Ball Program
how to·12 min read

How to Train Football Throwing Power: A 12-Week IMU and Medicine Ball Program

A 12-week program that adds 14% to football long throw distance. Use PoinT GO IMU to measure medicine ball throws and rotational power for data-driven training.

football·throw-in·medicine ball
Power-Time Curve of the Clean: An 800Hz IMU Analysis of First Pull, Transition, and Second Pull
research·12 min read

Power-Time Curve of the Clean: An 800Hz IMU Analysis of First Pull, Transition, and Second Pull

The clean power-time curve places 60-70% of total power in the second pull. Learn how 800Hz IMU PoinT GO decomposes each phase and informs training decisions.

clean·power curve·olympic lifting
Why Warmup Jumps Predict Performance: The Science of Neuromuscular Readiness
research·12 min read

Why Warmup Jumps Predict Performance: The Science of Neuromuscular Readiness

Discover how warmup jump height and RSI fluctuations predict same-day performance, with 800Hz IMU-based protocols for neuromuscular readiness assessment.

warmup·CMJ·neuromuscular readiness
IMU Data Interpretation for Coaches: Turning 800Hz Jump and VBT Data into Decisions
guides·12 min read

IMU Data Interpretation for Coaches: Turning 800Hz Jump and VBT Data into Decisions

A practical guide to interpreting 800Hz IMU jump, VBT, and RSI data. Learn how to read PoinT GO reports and convert numbers into load and selection decisions.

IMU·analytics·coaching
IMU Validation for Coaching: Reliability, Validity, and Practical Use
guides·12 min read

IMU Validation for Coaching: Reliability, Validity, and Practical Use

How to validate IMU reliability, validity, and sensitivity, with practical 800Hz sensor protocols that translate into actionable coaching decisions.

IMU·measurement validation·data reliability
IMU vs Linear Position Transducer (LPT): The Complete Guide to Velocity-Based Training Equipment
guides·12 min read

IMU vs Linear Position Transducer (LPT): The Complete Guide to Velocity-Based Training Equipment

Compare IMU sensors and Linear Position Transducers (LPT) by accuracy, cost, and usability. Essential equipment selection criteria for velocity-based training.

IMU·LPT·VBT
How to Measure Bat Speed with an IMU: 800Hz PoinT GO Protocol for Baseball Swing Power
exercises·12 min read

How to Measure Bat Speed with an IMU: 800Hz PoinT GO Protocol for Baseball Swing Power

IMU bat speed measurement quantifies baseball swing power efficiently. Use 800Hz PoinT GO to record swing velocity and rotational RFD with a proven 5-step.

bat speed·IMU·rotational power
How to Test Broad Jump Power: Measuring Horizontal Explosiveness with 800Hz IMU
exercises·12 min read

How to Test Broad Jump Power: Measuring Horizontal Explosiveness with 800Hz IMU

Quantify broad jump power output with an 800Hz IMU using standardized protocol, normative ranges, and prescriptive accessory work guidance.

broad jump·horizontal jump·power testing
How to Test Drop Jump RSI with an IMU: A Standardized Protocol and Interpretation Guide
exercises·12 min read

How to Test Drop Jump RSI with an IMU: A Standardized Protocol and Interpretation Guide

A standardized drop jump RSI testing protocol using an 800Hz IMU. Box height selection, warm-up, execution, and data interpretation explained step by step.

drop jump·RSI·plyometrics
How to Test Jump Height with IMU Sensors: 800Hz Accuracy and Validation Guide
exercises·12 min read

How to Test Jump Height with IMU Sensors: 800Hz Accuracy and Validation Guide

Complete guide to IMU jump height accuracy. Compare sampling rates, validate against optical systems, fix common error sources, and trust 0.5cm changes.

IMU·jump testing·accuracy