OptoJump is a modular system that starts at 1m and can be connected up to 100m in length depending on the type of test we need to perform. It utilizes precise timing technology to capture flight and contact time to a millisecond of accuracy – from there our algorithms objectively break down parameters of the movements into exact readings for speed, height, power, etc. This optical system employs the latest technology to take the guess-work out of sport analysis. Athletes can understand exactly how they are performing, seeing any underlying asymmetries that might otherwise go unnoticed to the naked eye. As we have mentioned, balance and symmetry are essential to optimal performance. A large percentage of sport injuries are cumulative – an asymmetry will get larger and larger until eventually it pops. With this system we have the ability to not only recognize those imbalances, but monitor them over time and ensure that the athlete is improving safely and efficiently.

OptoJump is not just a linear system – it can be set up in a 2D rectangle or square as well. With this setup, we can perform jump tests that not only give the same accurate readings for contact time, flight time, power, and height, but can also put an objective measure on dynamic control by tracking the exact landing point of each jump. As we mentioned, balance is very important in ensuring the athlete has a stable foundation. By tracking the landing points, we can see how much an athlete drifts during testing, giving us a clear understanding of their balance in motion.

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