Common Misconceptions About Vertical Jump
The most common misconception about vertical jump is that the measurement displays the athlete's ability to elevate off the ground from a run-up, contrary to from a standstill. The effect of this misconception is that many athletes will grossly inflate their vertical jumps. Also, athletes have learned to "cheat" the existing systems. The vertec can be cheated by not reaching as high on the initial measurement commonly referred to as "shrugging one's shoulders".
On the other hand, in practical terms, a running approach is often appropriately noted. E.g., in volleyball, defenders at the net waiting to put up a block against a spiker will have standing jumps, but the spiker will have a running approach.
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