PDP Performance Assessment Evaluations
Non-Athletic Evaluations
Height
An accurate height is captured on the day of the activation.
Weight
An accurate weight is captured on the day of the activation.
Grip Strength
On the day of the activation, the athletes’ grip strength is captured in three different positions (straight down, arm at 90-degree angle, straight up) on each arm.
Performance Vision Screen
The performance vision screen tracks eye movements, processing and reaction speeds, static visual acuity and dynamic visual acuity among other performance vision-related metrics.
Athletic Evaluations
30-Yard Sprint
Athletes run a 30-yard self start sprint, where timing gaits will capture their 10-yard split, 20-yard split and 30 times. While running, the assessment includes 45 feet (15 yard) step-by-step gait analysis that breaks down the athletes’ speed generation and acceleration with a focus on left leg vs. right leg performance.
Dynamic Broad Jump
The Dynamic Broad Jump involves an athlete performing a broad jump to generate their power as quickly as they can to jump as far as they can. This assessment captures ground contact time, flight time, distance and power generation on the x-plane.
Static Broad Jump with Arms Swinging
A static broad jump with arms swinging assesses an athlete’s explosive lower body power and coordination. This test measures how far a player can jump horizontally from a standstill while simultaneously swinging the arms to generate momentum.
Dynamic Counter Movement Jump
The Dynamic Counter Movement Jumps assessment consists of three consecutive two-legged vertical jumps. This assessment looks at an athlete’s ability to repeat power and exhibit dynamic stability and control while assessing explosiveness on the y-plane.
Static Counter Movement Jump with and without arm swing
Athletes will perform one repetition of two different countermovement vertical jump conditions on the same force plate. First is the countermovement jump with arm swinging, and the second the athletes will jump with their hands placed on their hips. For both jumps, athletes will be instructed to jump with maximal effort to measure lower body metrics (force, power, impulse and rate of force development).
Drift 2D Protocol
The 2D Drift Protocol consists of five single leg jumps on each leg. This assessment relays power generation, the ability to repeat that power, dynamic stability and balance and can help identify areas for improvement in the foundation of the athlete.
Man-in-the-Box
Man-in-the-Box is a true agility assessment consisting of two levels: capture the green box and capture the green 3. Capture the green 3 is designed to enhance the difficulty of the first green box assessment. This assessment is conducted in place of a traditional 5-10-5 agility shuttle and adds the element of unpredictability that is present in all athletic competition.
On-Field Evaluations
Batting Practice – Swing & Ball Flight Analysis
Swing analysis metrics (barrel speed, acceleration and attack angle) are captured during batting practice by placing a sensor on the knob of the bat. Ball flight analysis metrics (exit velocity, launch angle, distance, exit direction, total spin and spin direction) are also captured during batting practice and select live games.
Pitcher Ball Flight Analysis
Pitcher ball flight data (velocity, total spin, true spin rate, spin direction, gyro degree, spin efficiency, horizontal break, vertical break, seam orientation, release extension release height and release side) is captured during bullpens and select live games.