Massive Jump

What Is It?

Massive Jump is a vertical jump tester — every participant on a team takes one running jump to touch the highest mark they can reach. Their individual height is recorded and added to the team's running total.

Unlike most FDC activities, this is not about one superstar. Every single member of your team contributes to the score. The team with the highest combined total vertical jump height wins the event. Six team members each jumping 2 extra inches beats the team with one incredible jumper and five who didn't try.

How Scoring Works

Team Cumulative Height System

Each team member takes one jump on the vertical jump tester. Their reach height is recorded in inches.

All individual heights are added together to produce the team's cumulative total.

The team with the highest combined total wins the event and earns 1st place points.

Teams with more members have a natural advantage — everyone must jump, no skipping.

Example — Team of 6

Player 1 (Captain)

24"

Player 2

21"

Player 3

19"

Player 4

22"

Player 5

18"

Player 6

20"

TEAM TOTAL

124"

Rules

RULE 01

Every registered team member must take one jump. No skipping, no substitutes.

RULE 02

One official jump per player. The height of the highest point touched is recorded.

RULE 03

Players must jump from a standing position. No running head starts.

RULE 04

Jump must be a two-foot takeoff. Single-foot jumps are not counted.

RULE 05

FDC officials record each height immediately after each jump. Heights are final.

RULE 06

Team totals are announced on the live scoreboard after all members have jumped.

Scoring

Placement	Result	Points
🥇 1st Place	Highest team cumulative height	100
🥈 2nd Place	2nd highest total	75
🥉 3rd Place	3rd highest total	50
4th Place+	Competed & recorded	25

Strategy & Tips

🙌

Raise your arms fully before you jump. Your reach height starts from your fingertips. Extend fully before takeoff and reach as high as possible at the peak.

🦵

Bend deep before launching. A deep squat before your jump stores elastic energy. The deeper you dip, the higher you launch.

📣

Cheer loudly for every teammate. Studies show athletes jump measurably higher with crowd encouragement. Your team's noise is part of the strategy.

🎯

Every inch matters. A team that focuses on maximizing every single player's jump — not just the tall ones — will beat a team coasting on two good jumpers.