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What we measure

CC Athletics - Metric overview

98unique metrics (223incl. L/R)
Jump Performance Primary outcome measures of jump performance
Jump Height (ft) m cmjsjdjcmrj

Jump Height by Flight Time (FT)

Jump Height (ni) m cmjsjcmrj

Jump Height by Net Impulse (NI)

Takeoff Velocity m/s cmjsjcmrjdj

The velocity at takeoff

RSI (Flight Time) cmjsjdjcmrj

Flight Time / Contact Time (DJ). (Time-to-Takeoff for CMJ/SJ)

RSI Modified cmjsjdjcmrj

Jump Height / Contact Time (DJ). (Time-to-Takeoff (CMJ/SJ). Uses Net Impulse when available.

RSI Exponential m/s dj

Our own formula for RSI during Drop Jumps: FlightTime^2 / Contact Time

DRI dj

Dynamic Rebound Index: (Jump Height + Drop Height) / (g × Contact Time²). A drop-height-aware alternative to RSI, comparable across box heights. Developed by Dr. Lance Brooks, Bridgewater State University.

Drop Height m dj

The calculated drop height, derived from the touchdown velocity (v²/2g). Typically differs from the nominal box height.

Jump Momentum kg·m/s cmjsjcmrjdj

The momentum generated during the jump, calculated as the product of body mass and takeoff velocity.

Displacement Depth m cmjcmrj

Maximum depth of the countermovement phase, representing how far the center of mass descends before the propulsive phase begins.

Impulse Metrics Impulse metrics during braking and propulsive phases
Net Impulse N·s cmjsjcmrjdj Left / Right

The total impulse (bodyweight subtracted) applied during the braking+propulsive phase

Net Eccentric Impulse N·s cmjcmrj Left / Right

Net impulse over the full eccentric phase (unweighting + braking combined). Because the athlete starts and ends this phase at rest, the two sub-phases largely cancel — values near zero are normal.

Propulsive Impulse N·s cmjsjcmrjdj Left / Right

Net impulse (force minus bodyweight) generated during the propulsive phase (from lowest position to takeoff). Represents the force-time integral that accelerates the body upward. Equivalent to 'Concentric Impulse' in some other systems.

Rel. Propulsive Impulse N·s/kg cmjsjcmrjdj

Net impulse during the propulsive phase relative to body mass

Braking Impulse N·s cmjcmrjdj Left / Right

Net impulse (force minus bodyweight) generated during the braking/deceleration phase only (from Eccentric Peak Velocity to lowest position). Quantifies how effectively the athlete decelerates after reaching maximum downward velocity. Note: For the full eccentric phase impulse (including unweighting), see 'Eccentric Impulse'.

Force Metrics Force measurements during various phases and conditions
Peak Force N cmjsjcmrjdj Left / Right

The peak instantaneous force during the entire jump

Min Unweight Force N cmjcmrj

The minimum force measured during the unweighting phase

Rel. Min Unweight Force BW cmjcmrj

Relative min unweighting weight. The minimum force during unweighting expressed as a multiple of body weight

Peak Braking Force N cmjcmrjdj Left / Right

The peak instantaneous force during the braking/deceleration phase only (from Eccentric Peak Velocity to lowest position). For full eccentric phase metrics, see 'Peak Eccentric Force'.

Avg Braking Force N cmjcmrjdj Left / Right

The average force during the braking/deceleration phase only (from Eccentric Peak Velocity to lowest position). For full eccentric phase metrics, see 'Avg Eccentric Force'.

Avg Eccentric Force N cmjcmrj Left / Right

The average force during the full eccentric phase (unweighting + braking combined). This represents the mean force from movement initiation to the lowest point of the countermovement.

Peak Eccentric Force N cmjcmrj Left / Right

The peak instantaneous force during the full eccentric phase (unweighting + braking combined). This represents the maximum force from movement initiation to the lowest point of the countermovement.

Avg Propulsive Force N cmjsjcmrjdj Left / Right

The average force during the propulsive phase

Rel. Avg Propulsive Force N/kg cmjsjcmrjdj

Average force during the propulsive phase relative to body mass

Peak Propulsive Force N cmjsjcmrjdj Left / Right

The peak instantaneous force during the propulsive phase

Rel. Peak Force BW cmjsjcmrjdj

Peak force output expressed as multiples of body weight

Force @ Peak Power N cmjsjcmrjdj

The instantaneous force at peak power (of entire dataset)

Force @min. Displacement N cmjcmrj

The total force (ground reaction force) measured at the point of maximum displacement depth during the countermovement. This represents the force applied when the athlete reaches the bottom of their countermovement.

Rel. Force @min. displacement BW cmjcmrj

Relative force @min displacement. The force at minimum displacement expressed as a multiple of body weight.

Power Power output throughout the jump
Peak Braking Power W cmjcmrjdj Left / Right

The peak instantaneous power during the braking/deceleration phase only (negative value). For full eccentric phase metrics as absolute value, see 'Peak Eccentric Power'.

Avg Braking Power W cmjcmrjdj Left / Right

The average mechanical power during the braking/deceleration phase only (negative value). For full eccentric phase metrics as absolute value, see 'Avg Eccentric Power'.

Braking Work J cmjcmrjdj Left / Right

The total work done during the braking/deceleration phase only (negative value). For full eccentric phase metrics as absolute value, see 'Eccentric Work'.

Peak Eccentric Power W cmjcmrj Left / Right

The peak instantaneous power during the full eccentric phase (unweighting + braking combined). Reported as absolute value. High values indicate strong eccentric power capacity.

Avg Eccentric Power W cmjcmrj Left / Right

The average mechanical power during the full eccentric phase (unweighting + braking combined). Reported as absolute value. Represents the mean rate of energy absorption during the downward phase.

Eccentric Work J cmjcmrj Left / Right

The total work done during the full eccentric phase (unweighting + braking combined). Reported as absolute value. Quantifies total energy absorbed from movement initiation to lowest position.

Peak Propulsive Power W cmjsjcmrjdj Left / Right

The maximum power output during the propulsive phase

Avg Propulsive Power W cmjsjcmrjdj Left / Right

The average power output during the propulsive phase

Propulsive Work J cmjsjcmrjdj Left / Right

The total work done during the propulsive phase

Peak Power W cmjsjcmrjdj

The peak instantaneous power during the entire jump

Relative Peak Power W/kg cmjsjcmrjdj

Peak power output expressed as watts per kilogram of body weight

Velocity Velocity throughout the jump
Min Braking Velocity m/s cmjcmrjdj

The minimum velocity during the braking phase

Avg Braking Velocity m/s cmjcmrjdj

The average velocity during the braking phase

Min Eccentric Velocity m/s cmjcmrj

The minimum (most negative) velocity during the full eccentric phase. This represents the peak downward velocity, also known as Eccentric Peak Velocity (EPV), which marks the transition from unweighting to braking.

Avg Eccentric Velocity m/s cmjcmrj

The average velocity during the full eccentric phase (unweighting + braking combined). This represents the mean downward velocity from movement initiation to the lowest point.

Peak Propulsive Velocity m/s cmjsjcmrjdj

The highest velocity reached during the propulsive phase

Avg Propulsive Velocity m/s cmjsjcmrjdj

The average velocity during the propulsive phase

Peak Velocity m/s cmjsjcmrjdj

The peak instantaneous velocity during the propulsion phase

Velocity @ Peak Power m/s cmjsjcmrjdj

The instantaneous velocity at peak power (of entire dataset)

Force Development Rate of force development and force application speed
Avg RFD N/s cmjsjcmrj Left / Right

Average Rate-of-Force Development (RFD)

Avg Braking RFD N/s cmjcmrjdj Left / Right

The average slope of force during the braking phase

Deceleration RFD N/s cmjcmrj Left / Right

Rate of force development during the deceleration portion of the braking phase, measured from minimum velocity to the end of braking (zero velocity. Similar to 'Braking RFD' or 'Load' in other systems, but specifically focused on the late braking phase.

Eccentric RFD N/s cmjcmrj Left / Right

Rate of force development during the eccentric phase, calculated from initial to peak force

Propulsive RFD N/s cmjsjcmrjdj Left / Right

Rate of force development during the propulsive phase, calculated from initial to peak force

P1/P2 Analysis Analysis of early vs late propulsive phase characteristics
P1 Impulse N·s cmjsjcmrjdj Left / Right

Impulse generated during the first half of the propulsive phase (early triple-flexed position). Represents the first 50% of propulsive impulse, typically when the athlete is in a deeper squat position.

P2 Impulse N·s cmjsjcmrjdj Left / Right

Impulse generated during the second half of the propulsive phase (to triple-extension position). Represents the final 50% of propulsive impulse, typically when the athlete is extending to takeoff.

P1 Duration s cmjsjcmrjdj

Time duration of the first half of the propulsive phase. Indicates how quickly the athlete generates the first 50% of propulsive impulse from the triple-flexed position.

P2 Duration s cmjsjcmrjdj

Time duration of the second half of the propulsive phase. Indicates how quickly the athlete generates the final 50% of propulsive impulse moving into triple-extension.

P1 Avg. Force N cmjsjcmrjdj

Average force during the first half of the propulsive phase. Indicates force production capability in the deep squat position.

P2 Avg. Force N cmjsjcmrjdj

Average force during the second half of the propulsive phase. Indicates force production capability in the extension to takeoff.

P1:P2 Force Ratio cmjsjcmrjdj

Ratio of average force in P1 to average force in P2. Values above 1.0 indicate stronger force production in the deeper position, while values below 1.0 indicate stronger force production during extension.

P1:P2 Duration Ratio cmjsjcmrjdj

Ratio of P1 duration to P2 duration. Values above 1.0 indicate more time spent generating the first half of impulse, while values below 1.0 indicate faster early phase and more time spent in final extension.

P1 Peak Force N cmjsjcmrjdj

Peak force during early propulsive phase (P1)

P1 Peak Velocity m/s cmjsjcmrjdj

Peak velocity during early propulsive phase (P1)

P1 Avg Velocity m/s cmjsjcmrjdj

Average velocity during early propulsive phase (P1)

P1 Peak Power W cmjsjcmrjdj

Peak power during early propulsive phase (P1)

P1 Avg Power W cmjsjcmrjdj

Average power during early propulsive phase (P1)

P2 Peak Force N cmjsjcmrjdj

Peak force during late propulsive phase (P2)

P2 Peak Velocity m/s cmjsjcmrjdj

Peak velocity during late propulsive phase (P2)

P2 Avg Velocity m/s cmjsjcmrjdj

Average velocity during late propulsive phase (P2)

P2 Peak Power W cmjsjcmrjdj

Peak power during late propulsive phase (P2)

P2 Avg Power W cmjsjcmrjdj

Average power during late propulsive phase (P2)

P1/P2 Velocity Ratio cmjsjcmrjdj

Ratio of P1 to P2 average velocity, indicating early vs late phase velocity characteristics

P1/P2 Power Ratio cmjsjcmrjdj

Ratio of P1 to P2 average power, indicating early vs late phase power characteristics

Landing Metrics Force absorption and landing mechanics measurements
Peak Landing Force N cmjsjdjcmrj Left / Right

The maximum force recorded during the landing phase of the jump. Measures the ability to absorb force upon landing.

Rel. Peak Landing Force BW cmjsjcmrjdj

Relative Peak landing force; expressed as a multiple of body weight. Useful for comparing between individuals of different sizes.

Time to Peak Landing Force s cmjsjdjcmrj Left / Right

Time from landing contact to peak landing force. Indicates how quickly peak forces are reached during landing.

Avg Landing RFD N/s cmjsjcmrjdj Left / Right

Average rate of force development during landing, calculated from bodyweight to peak landing force over time. Indicates landing stiffness.

Landing RFD 0-20ms N/s cmjsjdjcmrj Left / Right

Rate of force development during the first 20ms after landing (post-jump). For DJ, this is the final landing, not the initial drop contact.

Landing RFD 0-40ms N/s cmjsjdjcmrj Left / Right

Rate of force development during the first 40ms after landing (post-jump). For DJ, this is the final landing, not the initial drop contact.

Landing RFD 0-60ms N/s cmjsjdjcmrj Left / Right

Rate of force development during the first 60ms after landing (post-jump). For DJ, this is the final landing, not the initial drop contact.

Landing RFD 0-80ms N/s cmjsjdjcmrj Left / Right

Rate of force development during the first 80ms after landing (post-jump). For DJ, this is the final landing, not the initial drop contact.

Timing Timing related metrics
Time to Peak Force s cmjsjcmrj Left / Right

(Left) Time taken to reach peak instantaneous force (from start of jump)

Unweighting Duration s cmjcmrj

Time it took to complete the unweighting phase

Braking Duration s cmjcmrj

Duration of the braking/deceleration phase only, measured from Eccentric Peak Velocity (EPV) to the lowest point of the countermovement. This represents the time spent decelerating after reaching maximum downward velocity. Note: This is shorter than the full 'Eccentric Phase' which includes both unweighting and braking.

Propulsive Duration s cmjsjcmrj

Time duration from the end of the braking phase (when velocity becomes positive) until takeoff. Sometimes referred to as 'Concentric Time' in other systems.

Flight Time s cmjsjdjcmrj

Time spent in the flight phase

Time to Peak Power s cmjsjcmrjdj Left / Right

The time from the start of the jump to the moment of peak power output

Time to Peak Force s cmjsjcmrjdj

Max peak force encountered during the jump

Contraction Time s cmjsjdjcmrj

Total time of muscular contraction from movement initiation to takeoff. For CMJ: includes eccentric and concentric phases. For SJ: the propulsive (concentric) phase only. For DJ/Pogo: time from landing contact to takeoff.

Time to Takeoff s cmjsjdjcmrj

Time from the start of movement to takeoff. Indicates the total ground contact time before leaving the ground.

Propulsive Start Time s sj

The time when the propulsive phase begins (when force transitions from braking to propulsive)

Time to Peak Braking Force s cmjcmrjdj Left / Right

Time to reach peak force during braking phase, measured from braking start

Time to Peak Braking Power s cmjcmrjdj Left / Right

Time to reach peak power during braking phase, measured from braking start

Time to Peak Eccentric Force s cmjcmrj Left / Right

Time to reach peak force during eccentric phase, measured from jump start

Time to Peak Eccentric Power s cmjcmrj Left / Right

Time to reach peak power during eccentric phase, measured from jump start

Time to Peak Propulsive Force s cmjsjcmrjdj Left / Right

Time to reach peak force during propulsive phase, measured from propulsive start

Time to Peak Propulsive Power s cmjsjcmrjdj Left / Right

Time to reach peak power during propulsive phase, measured from propulsive start

System Properties Basic system and timing measurements
System weight kg cmjsjcmrjdj

Measured weight of the user during the weighting phase, just before the jump

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