Athletic performance ranking by sports

The standing vertical jump test measures an athlete’s explosive lower-body power and ability to generate force vertically. It involves jumping as high as possible from a stationary position, with the height of the jump recorded. This test is an indicator of an athlete’s leaping ability.

The maximum vertical jump test is a measure of an athlete’s jumping ability with a running start. In this test, the athlete takes a few steps or builds momentum before jumping one or both feet to reach the highest possible point. The distance or height jumped is recorded to assess the athlete’s explosive power and ability to generate force in motion.

The shuttle run test is a widely used drill to assess an athlete’s speed, agility, reaction and change-of-direction ability. In this test, the athlete starts at the starting line and sprints to the right or left cone, touches the line with their hand, changes direction, and sprints back to the opposite cone, touches the line again, and finally sprints back to the starting line.

The lane agility test assesses the agility, foot work, body control, quickness, and lateral movement skills of an athlete. In this test, they must maneuver through a series of cones placed at specific distances, simulating quick changes of direction and lateral movements. The time taken to complete the course is recorded and used as an indicator of the player’s ability to move efficiently and fluidly.

The bench press test is a strength assessment. It measures an athlete’s upper body strength and endurance, specifically targeting the chest, shoulders, and triceps muscles. During the test, the player lies on a flat bench and lifts a weighted barbell loaded with standardized weights. The player lowers the bar to their chest and then pushes it back up until their arms are fully extended. The number of successful repetitions completed is recorded, indicating the player’s strength and muscular endurance in the upper body.