Football Fitness Federation Podcast #226 "Force Plate Testing & Monitoring" With John McMahon & Marcos Soriano
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Feb 14, 2023 
Marcos Soriano, sport biomechanics lecturer and S&C programme lead who consults with clubs. Dr John McMahon, biomechanics researcher and creator of ForcePlateCoach. They discuss force-plate testing methods and protocols. They cover pre/post-match jump testing, reliable metrics to monitor, testing cultures across clubs, rehab and return-to-play screening, and practical tips for collecting useful data.
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Basic Tests Still Lack Robust Norms
- Many assumed benchmarks don't exist for football with large samples, so 'obvious' norms are often unsupported.
- Focused basic testing must precede advanced or niche measures to establish utility.
Sport And Position Shape Force Profiles
- Different sports and positions show distinct force and jump profiles due to body mass and role demands.
- Handball players often show higher absolute forces but lower normalized reactive metrics versus footballers.
Use Short, Max‑Intent Rebound Jumps
- Cue rebound jumps for short ground contact (~200 ms) and maximal intent to capture reactive ability.
- Avoid long contact-time reps that introduce pacing and destroy reliability.