A few bouncy hops might instantly improve your jump — a study puts it to the test

NCT ID NCT07722273

First seen Jul 23, 2026 · Last updated Jul 24, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This pilot study tests whether a short burst of pogo jumps — three sets of eight maximal hops — can immediately improve how high adolescent basketball players can jump. Fifteen male players will perform either the pogo-jump routine or a light walk, then measure their vertical jump height. The goal is to see if this simple warm-up can temporarily boost explosive leg power.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance
a low-volume bilateral pogo jump protocol (3 sets of 8 jumps)
What this could lead to
If effective, this simple warm-up technique could offer coaches a quick way to boost explosive leg power before games or practice.
What could go wrong
This is a very small pilot study with only 15 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The effect, if any, is likely small and short-lived.

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Contacts and locations

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Locations

  • University Cardenal Herrera

    Alfara del Patriarca, Valencia, 46115, Spain

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