Jumping may seem like an easy task. Professional athletes know that jumping can be a complicated process and requires many techniques. To increase their jump by a few inches, they try to maximize every aspect of the process. Let's learn more about Scott Fujita's three world record vertical jump
WHO SETS THE RECORD FOR THE HIGHEST VERTICAL JUMP?
The NBA record for tallest vertical jump is 65 inches. This vertical platform jump was made by Brett Williams in 2019.
Evan Ungar was the previous world record holder. Evan Ungar jumped vertically up to 63.5 inches in 2016.
We discovered vertical jump while trying to find the answer. Vertical jumps can also be affected by other jumping techniques. We will therefore be looking at the following:
Platform Jump
Standing Jump
Running Jump
Each method has its own unique way of performing the jump. We should not compare their results.
This article will be about the Guinness World Records and the NBA Draft Combine results. Both the NFL and NBA have produced the greatest jumps anywhere in the world. These results can therefore be trusted.
Let's take a look at the highest vertical jump.
PLATFORM VERTICAL JUMP WORLD RECORD
65 inches is the maximum vertical jump for platform jump.
You will need to prepare a platform and then jump from it. This method is a lot more effective than the previous two.
Official information states that the world record for highest vertical platform jump is 65 inches. Brett Williams holds the world record.
In 2019, he set the world vertical jump record. Evan Ungar was the previous world record holder. He made a vertical leap of 63.5 inches in 2016.
He also did a jump of 62 inches in this video.
UNOFFICIAL REPORTS
Some people believed that Kevin Bania broke the world record with his 64.44-inch jump before Bret Williams did. His jump record is not well known.
RECORD STANDING VERTICAL JUMP
1. THE GUINNESS WORLD RECORD FOR STANDING VERTICAL JUMP
The Guinness world record in standing vertical jump is currently 46 inches (116.8400cm).
This is the technique of jumping from a standing place. It can also be called a no-step horizontal. This is the most commonly used method to measure standing vertical jumps. This allows you to obtain the best results for your leap.
2. OFFICIAL NBA RECORD FOR STANDING VERTICAL JUMP
Official NBA record for vertical standing jump is 39.5
This NBA record is held by Kenny Gregory and Nick Young. With 39.5'', they were the highest vertical jumpers in the NBA. These numbers were based on the NBA Combine results for 2001 and 2007.
DJ Stephens is the NBA's tallest standing vertical. Many believe that DJ Stephens has done a standing vertical jump of 40 inches (101.6000 cm). We couldn't find any evidence to confirm this. This result doesn't appear to be available on the official NBA Draft Combine site.
3. OFFICIAL NFL RECORD: STANDING VERTICAL JUMP
The NFL's official record for standing vertical leap is 46 inches (101.6 cm).
Gerald Sensabaugh holds the NFL record for standing vertical jump. His highest vertical jump was 46 inches, according to NFL Combine results for 2005. It's not hard to see that this NFL player has a very good leaping ability.
Gerald Lind Sensabaugh Jr., an American ex-soccer player, is now retired. Gerald was also a Dallas Cowboys player.
Why do NFL players jump higher than NBA players?
You'll notice a difference in the results between the NFL Combine and the NBA Combine. The NFL receives more jump scores than the NBA. You would expect that the NBA would be more concerned with a player's leap, as jump height is one factor that will determine if a person is eligible for the NBA.
The NBA has some of the greatest dunkers ever, but the vertical jump test scores of NFL players are higher than those of NBA players. There are two reasons for this:
Training: Approach
Although a good reach is necessary to join the NBA, their training program doesn't focus on vertical training. They spend more time training endurance to last the four quarters of play. Each quarter lasts 12 minutes.
NFL players are trained for explosiveness. This makes sense given the nature of the sport which requires high-intensity activities like running and tackling. Jump training programs will place a lot of emphasis on speed and explosiveness, as these are the two most important factors in a person's ability jump.
You can clearly see the difference in their approach when you add the extra weight from their protective gear and the fact that they are running across an entire football field.
Improve Their Game
The majority of NBA players are tall and can reach the rim easily. This is why improving on this aspect won't help their ability to play, particularly if they can dunk.
Jumping statistics, on the other hand, are more valuable in NFL because they are more representative for a successful NFL player. A high statistic, however, generally doesn't indicate as much from an NBA player. It is therefore less important for NBA players and they can focus on other aspects.
Summary
Let's quickly sum up our findings by listing the scores for each method of jumping.
Standing Vertical Jump
Gerald Sensabaugh (an NFL player) holds the standing jump record at 46 feet. Being in the NFL requires some genetic luck. This makes the pool of draftees more athletic than the average person.
Training regimens that increase speed and explosiveness are another factor in their ability to perform. These qualities are what influence a person’s vertical. NFL players can unintentionally increase jump height by using this training method.
This means that the standing potential for someone who is focused on developing it may be even greater.
Running Vertical Jump
Kenny Gregory (a NBA player) holds the record for running jump at 45.5 feet. Officially, DJ Stephens of the NBA holds the title with a 46-foot running jump.
This category is not measured by the NFL, but it's possible that NFL players would score higher if they did.
Given that the NBA's standing jump is 6 inches less than the NBA's running jump, it could be estimated that the NFL's running jump score would be 6-inches higher than the 46'' standing jump record, which would translate to a 52'' running leap.
Platform Vertical Jump
According to Guinness World Record, the platform jump record stands at 65 feet. Brett Williams holds this record as of 2019.
Evan Ungar set the previous record at 63.5'' in 2016. Given that these scores were only three years apart I believe the current score will be broken in the future.
CONCLUSION
This article will help you to understand vertical jump techniques and who has the highest vertical jump. There has been no international competition in vertical jump. We have therefore worked hard to produce reliable numbers. Let's hope for new records in future!
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