The Anterior Hop Test is widely used to assess single-leg horizontal power, control, and confidence. While distance alone is useful, its real value comes from comparing performance against normative reference data rather than relying on symmetry or change alone.
Recent work by Weber et al. (2024) p...
The Med Ball Throw Test assesses upper-body explosive power by measuring how far a client can throw a medicine ball from a standardised position.
Introduction
A client may have good pressing strength but still lack explosive upper-body power. The Med Ball Throw Test provides a practical field meas...
The Square Hop Test assesses lower-limb agility, power and neuromuscular control by asking the client to hop around a square pattern on one leg.
Introduction
Sport requires repeated direction changes, not just straight hops. The Square Hop Test challenges a client to hop accurately and quickly thr...
The Vertical Jump Test measures lower-body explosive power by recording jump height. It is useful for assessing jump performance, monitoring training response and tracking readiness.
Introduction
A client may improve lower-limb strength, but does that strength transfer into explosive vertical powe...
The Closed Kinetic Chain Upper Extremity Stability Test assesses upper-limb stability, power endurance and trunk control during repeated alternating hand touches in a push-up position.
Introduction
A client may have full shoulder range and good isolated strength but still struggle to support body ...
The Single Leg Rebound Test assesses lower-limb power, rebound ability and landing control. It is useful for monitoring unilateral explosive performance and side-to-side differences.
Introduction
A client may hop well from a still position but struggle to absorb and rebound after a preparatory hop...
The Drop Jump Test assesses reactive strength by measuring how quickly and powerfully a client rebounds after dropping from a box. It is useful for plyometric readiness and monitoring stretch-shortening cycle performance.
Introduction
An athlete may jump high, but reactive sport movement often dep...
The Drop Hop Test assesses single-leg reactive power and landing control after dropping from a height. It can help monitor unilateral plyometric readiness and side-to-side performance.
Introduction
Bilateral drop jumps can hide limb differences. The Drop Hop Test increases demand by requiring the ...
The Broad Jump Test measures horizontal lower-body power by recording how far a client can jump from a standing start. It is useful for assessing explosive power and tracking training progress.
Introduction
Some athletes need horizontal power more than vertical power. The Broad Jump Test gives pro...
The Single-Legged Timed Side Hop Function Test assesses repeated side-to-side hopping speed and control on one leg. It is useful for monitoring lateral hop capacity and side-to-side function.
Introduction
A client may feel confident in straight-line running but hesitate with repeated lateral hoppi...
The Crossover Hop Test assesses single-leg power, balance and neuromuscular control while hopping repeatedly across a line. It is often used as part of lower-limb functional testing after injury.
Introduction
A client may hop forward well but struggle when asked to cross their body line repeatedly...
The Side Hop Test measures repeated single-leg lateral hopping ability. It is useful for assessing lateral power, agility, endurance and asymmetry.
Introduction
A client may be able to perform one lateral hop well, but repeated side-to-side hopping reveals how they manage rhythm, fatigue and contr...
