SMARTSPEED and SMARTSPEED LITE Advanced Protocol Guide
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JUMPING TEST FEEDBACK MODE (SMARTSPEED AND SMARTSPEED LITE)*
*Note – feedback mode is not available on SMARTSPEED LITE systems.
DESCRIPTION
By connecting a SMARTJUMP contact mat your SMARTSPEED system is transformed into a jump testing and training
system. Please refer to the SMARTJUMP user manual on the Fusion Sport website for more information.
TAPPING TEST – SMARTSPEED SYSTEMS ONLY
DESCRIPTION
Tapping tests are a commonly used form or testing for foot speed and coordination. The tests involve athletes
“running” as fast as possible in a stationary position, either standing or seated. In the taping tests, a SMARTJUMP
mat is used to record the contact and flight times of one foot per mat, and from this calculate a number of variables.
The Tapping Test Protocol can also be used to perform popular jump tests measuring how many jumps can be
performed in a given time, for the measurement of fatigue.
PROTOCOL VARIATIONS
Users can configure a range of protocols by manipulating the following variables –
1.
Period :
the total test time for each test (set in options tab)
.
A default time can be set in the NEW
PROTOCOL section, but can also be adjusted in session on the options tab.
2.
Sampling Period:
determines the sub-test periods for which variables are calculated. For example, if user
sets a sampling period of 5 seconds, summary data will be provided for each 5 seconds segment during the
test. PLEASE NOTE – the sampling period must be set when user creates a new protocol (see picture to the
right)
Smartspeed splits the tapping duration into a number of sampling periods so users are able to study the tapping
frequencies, flight time and contact time and the tapping coefficient (tapping frequency/ contact time per second) of
athletes over the tapping period.
