Triple and quintuple hops: Utility, reliability, asymmetry, and relationship to performance
Document Type
Journal Article
Publication Title
Strength and Conditioning Journal
Publisher
Lippincott Williams and Wilkins / Wolters Kluwer
School
School of Exercise, Biomedical and Health Sciences
RAS ID
22123
Abstract
Triple and quintuple hops (tht and qht, respectively) are used to test repeated propulsion. This narrative review provides information regarding the use of tht and qht, as well as their reliability, testing norms by sex and athletic level, their ability in detecting asymmetry and relevance to other performance measures. The tests' reliability (intraclass correlation coefficient [icc] tht 0.80-0.98; standard error of the mean [sem] tht 0.11-0.23 m; icc qht 0.89) warrants their inclusion during testing batteries. Tht ranges from 4.28 to 6.90 m and asymmetries range from 10 to 15%. Tht is likely related to acceleration capabilities. Practical recommendations are provided to practitioners regarding tests' administration. © 2016 national strength and conditioning association.
DOI
10.1519/SSC.0000000000000224
Access Rights
free_to_read
Comments
Stolberg, M., Sharp, A., Comtois, A. S., Lloyd, R. S., Oliver, J. L., & Cronin, J. (2016). Triple and quintuple hops: Utility, reliability, asymmetry, and relationship to performance. Strength & Conditioning Journal, 38(3), 18-25. Available here