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Standing vertical

How far above their own standing reach the athlete gets from a two-footed jump with no run-up. The jump height is the difference between the two, not the height off the floor.

Measurement Unit
in
Optimal Direction
Higher (Greater)
Attempts Allowed
Best of 3 Reps
Gate Precision
1 Decimals
Standing vertical is measured from a standstill, as the height reached above the athlete’s own standing reach.standing reachno run-up · zero stepshighest vane touchedVERTICAL
Protocol: No step. Countermovement permitted, arms permitted. Record best of 3.

Basketball Kinetic Importance

The standing vertical is the cleanest read on lower-body power there is, because there is no technique or approach speed hiding in it. Rebounding in traffic, a contested finish, the second jump — those all start from a standstill rather than a run-up.

Exact Execution Sequence

  1. 1Standing reach is taken first. Everything else is measured from it.
  2. 2Feet planted, no step and no shuffle into the jump.
  3. 3Dip and arm swing are both allowed.
  4. 4Highest vane touched counts. Best of three attempts.
What Gets an Attempt Disqualified or Re-Run

Strict execution ensures integrity. Disqualified reps are logged with reasons rather than deleted.

  • Any step, hop or shuffle before takeoff — that makes it a max vertical, not a standing one.
  • Taking off from one foot.
  • Brushing a vane on the way down.
Standing vertical Protocol — Combine Basketball