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title: "Single Leg Rebound Test"
description: "The Single Leg Rebound Test assesses unilateral reactive power and needs clear hurdle/marker setup and landing criteria."
url: https://help.matassessment.com/en/articles/111-single-leg-rebound-test
collection: "Power"
updated: 2026-05-05
language: en
---

# Single Leg Rebound Test

The Single Leg Rebound Test assesses unilateral reactive power and needs clear hurdle/marker setup and landing criteria.

The Single Leg Rebound Test assesses lower-limb power, rebound ability and landing control. It is useful for monitoring unilateral explosive performance and side-to-side differences.

## Introduction

A client may hop well from a still position but struggle to absorb and rebound after a preparatory hop. The Single Leg Rebound Test helps assess this elastic, reactive quality.

## Quick Summary

Test name: Single Leg Rebound Test  
Purpose: Assess unilateral rebound power and landing control  
What it assesses: Hop over marker, rebound distance and final landing stability  
Equipment: Marker or hurdle, MAT or Hop MAT  
Key finding: Longest rebound distance  
Best used with: Drop Hop, Vertical Hop, Anterior Hop, strength testing  
Key limitation: Requires good single-leg landing capacity

## What Is the Single Leg Rebound Test?

The MAT article describes standing on one leg, hopping over a marker or cone, then performing a longer hop and sticking the landing. The longest distance is recorded.

## Why It Is Used

It assesses unilateral rebound ability, power and control after a preparatory hop.

## What It Measures

It measures distance and landing control during a rebound-style single-leg task.

## Who It Is Useful For

Athletes, soccer players, field sport athletes, ACL rehabilitation clients and lower-limb rehabilitation clients.

## Equipment Required

Marker or hurdle  
MAT, Hop MAT or measuring tool  
Flat non-slip surface  
Measurz or MAT  
Optional video

## Step-by-Step Protocol

Set up the marker and measuring tool.

The client stands on one leg with hands on hips if required.

They hop over the marker, then immediately perform a longer hop.

They land on the same foot and hold balance.

Measure distance.

Repeat for the selected number of trials.

Test both legs.

## Scoring and Interpretation

Record longest distance and landing quality. Greater distance with stable landing suggests better rebound performance. Compare sides cautiously.

## Normative Data or Reference Values

The MAT article cites single-leg rebound literature and normative data sources, but no universal value applies across all clients.

## Reliability and Validity

Reliability depends on marker height, rebound instructions, measurement rules and landing criteria.

## Common Errors and Testing Limitations

Common errors include inconsistent marker height, pausing between hops, unstable landing and measuring inconsistently.

## Practical Applications

Use it to monitor rebound capacity, side-to-side performance and late-stage plyometric progression.

## How to Record This in Measurz

Record side, marker height, distance, trial number, pain, landing quality, confidence and errors.

## FAQs

### What does the Single Leg Rebound Test measure?

Unilateral rebound power and landing control.

### Should both legs be tested?

Yes, when safe.

### Is it suitable early after injury?

Usually no. It is a higher-demand task.

## Key Takeaways

The Single Leg Rebound Test assesses reactive single-leg power.  
Marker setup must be standardised.  
Record landing quality.  
Use with other hop and strength tests.

## References

Arazi, H., & Asadi, A. (2020). Normative data of the single leg rebound jump test for healthy active adults. _Research in Sports Medicine, 28_(2), 237–246.

Schilaty, N. D., Bates, N. A., Krych, A. J., & Hewett, T. E. (2020). Utility of a single-leg vertical jump as a functional performance measure after ACL reconstruction. _Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy, 50_(2), 71–77.