Most clubs now own a force plate. Very few coaches can interpret what comes out of it. This free one-page cheat sheet gives you the metrics, red flags, and trace curve patterns you need — in plain English.
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Built for practitioners who work with force plate data but didn't necessarily train as sports scientists. No jargon, no fluff — just the reference information you'll actually use pitch-side.
Target ranges, amber zones, and red flag thresholds for all four test types. Includes male and female normative values and within-athlete change thresholds.
What a healthy trace looks like for each test — and what problematic patterns indicate. Unweighting dip, RFD slope, impact-to-push-off ratio, bilateral symmetry overlay.
Ten specific scenarios with colour-coded severity and a recommended immediate action. Physio referral thresholds clearly marked — no ambiguity.
Limb Symmetry Index formula with a worked example and traffic-light thresholds for general population and post-injury return-to-sport contexts.
Understand your athletes' force plate outputs without needing to rely on a sports scientist to translate them.
Use LSI thresholds and red flag criteria to support return-to-sport decisions with objective data.
Monitor readiness, track adaptation across blocks, and identify asymmetries before they become injuries.
A practical, applied reference to complement your academic understanding of force plate testing.
The cheat sheet gives you the essentials. The complete guide gives you the understanding behind them — so you can apply the data intelligently, not just mechanically.