Prediction of Jumping Distance Using Run-Up Velocity and Age for Female Long Jumpers

Abstract

It is the flight distance which is approximately ninety percent of jump distance in long jump. On the other hand, there are many biomechanical factors that determine the flight distance and horizontal velocity is considered to be the most effective factor. The aim of this study was to create a jump distance estimation model based on run-up velocity that can practically be used by trainers. The research data was included 858 valid trials of 156 female Turkish long jumpers (ages: 17.8 +/- 3.4 years). According to the correlation results of the current study; a nonlinear regression model was used between the variables found to have the highest correlation (age, last 10 meter run-up velocity, jump distance). According to this model, 79.10% of the jump distance can be estimated with the variables of age and run-up velocity in the last ten meters. Developed to be used for female long jumpers at a broad performance level, this model may make it possible to make technical evaluations about whether the velocity, technique and strength of a female long jumper are stable.