testing protocol
Long Jump Run-Up Velocity and Board Accuracy Testing
Long jump approach speed test that tracks final-6-stride velocity against clean-jump rate, so a rising speed number stops hiding a rising foul problem.
Long Jump Runway Speed and Board Accuracy: Measuring Both Together
Long jump approach speed test up 3%, but fouls up too? A speed-accuracy matrix tracks velocity and board precision together, not just one number.
Grip Dynamometer Position Is Skewing Your Readings — Here's the Standardized Fix
Handle span and elbow angle shift grip dynamometer readings by 10-20%. A standardized setup protocol so a retest measures the hand, not the posture.
Sled Push Load-Velocity Testing: A Field Protocol That Beats Guessing
Stop loading sleds by feel. Run this 5-load field test, calculate F0 and v0 from push velocity, and find each athlete's real power-peak load.
Asymmetry Percentage: Noise vs. Real Difference in Strength Testing
A 14% strength gap can flip to 4% on next-day retest with nothing changed. See the typical error formula and 3-session protocol that separate noise from real.
Grip Strength Asymmetry and Injury Monitoring: Testing Protocol, Thresholds, and Correction
A 10%+ grip gap between hands can predate elbow and wrist injuries by weeks. See the dynamometer protocol, threshold table, and retest schedule.
When Tester Strength Biases Handheld Dynamometer Readings
Handheld dynamometer scores shift with who holds the sensor. See why make vs. break testing hides tester-strength bias, and the fixation fix that removes it.
Limb Symmetry Index Cutoffs After Injury: Why a 90% Pass Can Still Mean the Athlete Isn't Ready
A 90% limb symmetry index can pass even when the healthy leg got weaker too. See the absolute-value check, real cutoff table, and testing protocol.
How to Warm Up for Max Testing Days
A rushed warm-up can cost you a PR. Follow this minute-by-minute plan: general prep, mobility, PAP priming, then confirm readiness with velocity.