Force Plate Testing · San Luis Obispo County

Stop Guessing. Measure It.

Force plate testing shows exactly how an athlete produces and absorbs force, where one leg is covering for the other, and whether training is actually working. Verified numbers, not opinions.

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Hawkin Dynamics force plates · Motion capture · Laser timing
What it measures

What the Eye Can't See. The Plates Can.

Every jump and landing produces thousands of data points. We focus on the handful that matter for performance and staying healthy.

01

Jump height and power

How high you jump and how much power you produce relative to your bodyweight. The baseline for speed and explosiveness.

02

Braking and landing

How quickly and how well you absorb force when you land or decelerate. Poor braking is where a lot of non-contact injuries start.

03

Left-right asymmetry

Whether one leg is doing more of the work. Big gaps are a red flag, especially after an injury.

04

Reactive strength

How fast you can absorb force and explode back out, the quality behind quick first steps and repeat jumps.

Real results

The Numbers Move.

Every Code 8 athlete is baselined, retested every quarter and handed a report comparing pre and post data side by side.

Pro baseball infielder

+32.6%

Vertical jump height in one 4-month off-season block (9.27″ → 12.29″).

Basketball guard

−94%

Reduction in landing asymmetry after a targeted block on landing mechanics.

Basketball guard

+45%

Improvement in reactive strength.

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How it works

From First Jump to Full Report.

Free consult

A 30-minute call with Coach Chris about your sport, season and goals.

Baseline test

Force plate jumps and landings, plus motion capture and laser-timed sprints where they apply.

Your report

Your numbers, what they mean, and the top priorities for your plan.

Retest

Quarterly retests with the same protocols, so you can see what changed.

Who it's for

Built for Athletes Who Want Proof.

HS recruits

Recruit-ready numbers

Verified data in a report format scouts and coaches trust.

College & pro

Season management

Track readiness and fatigue through the season with the same tests.

Return to sport

Verify you're ready

Symmetry and landing data that back up the return-to-play decision. ACL return to sport →

Youth

Foundation first

5th–8th graders start with Strength School.

Questions

Force Plate Testing FAQ.

What is a force plate test?
You jump, land and hold positions on a pair of lab-grade plates that measure how much force you produce, how fast you produce it and how evenly each leg shares the load. Code 8 uses Hawkin Dynamics force plates, the same systems used at the NFL Combine, in NBA training centers and across college athletics.
Who should get tested?
High school athletes who want verified numbers for recruiting, college and pro athletes managing a season, and athletes coming back from injury who need proof they're ready. Younger athletes start with Strength School first and typically begin full testing around 8th grade.
How often should an athlete retest?
Every quarter. Each Code 8 athlete is baselined, then retested on a fixed cycle with the same protocols and equipment, so the before-and-after numbers are a fair comparison.
What do I get after the test?
A report that puts your pre and post numbers side by side across 7+ metrics, explains what they mean and names the top priorities for your training. See real examples on our Results page.
Does force plate testing tell you if I'm at risk of injury?
It can't predict an injury, but it shows the things that raise risk: one leg doing more of the work, hard landings, and force that's absorbed poorly. Those are trainable, and retesting shows whether they've improved.
Where is testing done?
In San Luis Obispo County. We confirm the location when you book. Every athlete starts with a free 30-minute consult with Coach Chris White.
The first step

Get Your Baseline.

Every athlete starts with a free 30-minute consult with Coach Chris White. If we're a fit, we book your test.

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Or call 661-205-8023 · ChrisW@Code8Performance.com