A simple method for measurement of mechanical power in jumping

By C. Bosco, P. Luhtanen, P. Komi. European Journal of Applied Physiology and Occupational Physiology, 2004

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Reliability of measures obtained during single and repeated countermovement jumps. (2008, methodology): “95.(20) Peak power and Mean power has also been measured during 30 repetitions of CMJs with the addition of 30% of body weight and found to produce a CVs of 3.”
The efficacy of vertical vs. horizontal plyometric training on speed, jumping performance and agility in soccer players (2016, methodology): “The system estimates the elevation of the body mass center based on the flight time and calculates the height (cm) of the jump.(20) During CMJ, the participants kept their trunk in an upright position and their hands on hips.”
Functional capacities and sport-specific skills of 14- to 15-year-old male basketball players: Size and maturity effects (2008, methodology): “Six tests of functional capacity were administered: lower body explosive strength (power): (1) squat jump and (2) countermovement jump with hands on hips (Bosco, Luhtanen, & Komi, 1983 ) using the Globus Ergo Tester Pro; (3) abdominal muscular strength and endurance: number of sit-ups completed in ”
Strength increase after whole-body vibration compared with resistance training. (2003, methodology): “A vertical CMJ with hands positioned in the waist was used to assess the lower-limb explosive performance capacity (4) after stretch shortening of the muscles.”