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Flight-to-Contact Ratio: Diagnosing Whether a Jump Problem Is Slow Contact or Low Flight
guides·9 min read

Flight-to-Contact Ratio: Diagnosing Whether a Jump Problem Is Slow Contact or Low Flight

RSI dropped, but why? Split flight time from ground contact time to tell slow contact from low flight before you pick a fix.

RSI·flight-time·contact-time
Optimal Drop Jump Box Height: Find Your h-opt in 5 Tests
how to·10 min read

Optimal Drop Jump Box Height: Find Your h-opt in 5 Tests

RSI drops once you pass your true peak height. Test 5 box heights 10 cm apart, plot the curve, and pinpoint your h-opt with this step-by-step protocol.

rsi·drop-jump·reactive-strength
How to Perform Drop Jump RSI Test: Finding Optimal Height
how to·8 min read

How to Perform Drop Jump RSI Test: Finding Optimal Height

Using the same drop height for every athlete skews RSI. This protocol covers box height selection, cues, and benchmarks for each athlete's optimal drop.

drop-jump·RSI·reactive-strength
How to Test Reactive Strength Index Protocol
how to·8 min read

How to Test Reactive Strength Index Protocol

The RSI drop jump protocol in five steps: contact-time cutoffs, the calculation formula, and sport benchmarks so you know if your number is actually good.

reactive-strength-index·RSI·drop-jump
How to Accurately Measure RSI with Drop Jumps
how to·9 min read

How to Accurately Measure RSI with Drop Jumps

The wrong drop height skews your RSI numbers before the test starts. This guide covers optimal box heights, flight-time calculation, and norms by sport.

rsi·drop-jump·reactive-strength
Drop Jump vs Depth Jump: Key Differences, When to Use Each, and How to Program Both
how to·9 min read

Drop Jump vs Depth Jump: Key Differences, When to Use Each, and How to Program Both

Coaches often use drop jump and depth jump interchangeably, but the technique and RSI targets differ. Here is when to program each, plus benchmarks.

plyometrics·depth-jump·drop-jump
Power Testing Protocols: A Coach's Complete Guide
guides·12 min read

Power Testing Protocols: A Coach's Complete Guide

CMJ, drop jump, isometric mid-thigh pull, or velocity-based test, which protocol fits your setup? Step-by-step standards for building one battery.

power-testing·CMJ·drop-jump
Reactive Strength Index (RSI): What It Is & How to Improve It
guides·10 min read

Reactive Strength Index (RSI): What It Is & How to Improve It

A low RSI score means slow ground contact is costing you power — how to calculate RSI, normative values by sport, and proven ways to raise it.

RSI·reactive-strength·plyometrics
Reactive Strength Index (RSI): Complete Training Guide
guides·10 min read

Reactive Strength Index (RSI): Complete Training Guide

There is no single good RSI score; the benchmark shifts by position. Covers measurement, position norms, ground-contact protocols, and progress tracking.

RSI·reactive-strength·plyometrics
Drop Jump Exercise: Technique, Benefits & RSI Testing
exercises·9 min read

Drop Jump Exercise: Technique, Benefits & RSI Testing

Most drop jump errors trace back to ground contact time, not landing depth. Technique cues, common mistakes, and how to use drop jumps for RSI testing.

drop-jump·RSI·plyometrics