TY - JOUR
T1 - A Narrative Review of Rebound Jumping and Fast Stretch-Shortening Cycle Mechanics
AU - Xu, Jiaqing
AU - Turner, Anthony
AU - Jordan, Matthew J.
AU - Comyns, Thomas M.
AU - Chavda, Shyam
AU - Bishop, Chris
N1 - Publisher Copyright:
Copyright © National Strength and Conditioning Association.
PY - 2024
Y1 - 2024
N2 - Rebound jumping is one of the most commonly used movement patterns to assess and monitor fast stretch-shortening cycle (SSC) mechanics, a critical component for rapid movements like sprinting, jumping, and directional changes. This narrative review explores the mechanical and neuromuscular mechanics underlying fast SSC function and critically evaluates the strengths and weaknesses of commonly used testing protocols, including drop jumps and multiple rebound jump tests, along with commonly reported metrics from these tests. By integrating scientific evidence with practical applications, the aim of this review is to guide practitioners in selecting appropriate assessment tools and implementing evidence-based strategies to evaluate fast SSC performance in athletes.
AB - Rebound jumping is one of the most commonly used movement patterns to assess and monitor fast stretch-shortening cycle (SSC) mechanics, a critical component for rapid movements like sprinting, jumping, and directional changes. This narrative review explores the mechanical and neuromuscular mechanics underlying fast SSC function and critically evaluates the strengths and weaknesses of commonly used testing protocols, including drop jumps and multiple rebound jump tests, along with commonly reported metrics from these tests. By integrating scientific evidence with practical applications, the aim of this review is to guide practitioners in selecting appropriate assessment tools and implementing evidence-based strategies to evaluate fast SSC performance in athletes.
KW - drop jump
KW - reactive strength
KW - rebound jumping
KW - stretch-shortening cycle
UR - http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?scp=85214574155&partnerID=8YFLogxK
U2 - 10.1519/SSC.0000000000000878
DO - 10.1519/SSC.0000000000000878
M3 - Review article
AN - SCOPUS:85214574155
SN - 1524-1602
JO - Strength and Conditioning Journal
JF - Strength and Conditioning Journal
M1 - 10.1519/SSC.0000000000000878
ER -