Broad Jump to Vertical Jump Calculator

Here's a comprehensive table comparing the Broad Jump (also known as Standing Long Jump) to the Vertical Jump, providing all the essential information you need to know:

Aspect	Broad Jump	Vertical Jump
Definition	A horizontal jump from a standing position3	A vertical jump from a standing position1
Primary Measurement	Distance jumped horizontally3	Height jumped vertically1
Muscle Groups Involved	Lower body muscles, with emphasis on horizontal force production2	Lower body muscles, with emphasis on vertical force production2
Equipment Needed	Tape measure, non-slip floor, soft landing area3	Jump measuring device (e.g., Vertec), or force plate1
Execution	Jump forward as far as possible from a standing position3	Jump as high as possible from a standing position1
Primary Purpose	Measure explosive leg power in horizontal plane3	Measure explosive leg power in vertical plane1
Correlation	High correlation with Vertical Jump (r = 0.371-0.684)4	High correlation with Broad Jump (r = 0.371-0.684)4
Specificity	More specific to horizontally oriented tasks (e.g., sprinting)2	More specific to vertically oriented tasks (e.g., basketball)2
Complexity	More complex, involves both vertical and horizontal components2	Less complex, involves only vertical component2
Transfer to Performance	Superior at enhancing horizontally oriented performance2	Effective at enhancing vertically oriented performance2
Practicality	Requires less equipment, more practical for limited resources4	Can be equipment-intensive, less practical for limited resources4
Use in Sports	Common in field-based assessments, NFL Combine3	Common in basketball, volleyball, football scouting1
Historical Note	Former Olympic event3	Developed over 100 years ago by Sargent1

This table provides a comprehensive comparison between the Broad Jump and Vertical Jump tests, highlighting their key differences, similarities, and applications in sports and fitness assessment.