Table 1. Results of stepwise linear regressions. Approach velocity and landing distance were the only variables left in the model for predicting velocity through the jump divided by race pace. R values were 0.84 and 0.82 for women and men respectively.
Women Men
β p-value SEE β p-value SEE
Intercept -0.002 0.991 0.156 0.496 0.006 0.134
Approach Velocity (m/s) 0.115 0.007 0.035 0.051 0.001 0.031
Landing Distance (m) 0.118 <0.001 0.027 0.050 0.001 0.029