Microgate OPTOJUMP Next - 1 Introduction to OptoJump Next

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1 INTRODUCTION
OptoJump Next is an innovative system of analysis and measurement that brings a new philosophy
of performance assessment and optimization to the world of competitive sport. By acquiring the
fundamental parameters that characterize the level of an individual’s performance and physical
condition, OptoJump Next allows coaches, trainers and researchers to constantly test and monitor
their athletes. This makes it possible to ascertain the abilities or physical fitness of an athlete in a
simple and instantaneous way, creating even over a period of time a database that allows to
compare values for that athlete or different athletes (even at a distance of months or years).
Quick Start: Online Video Tutorial
For a brief introduction to the software for OptoJump Next, we strongly recommend you watch the
introductory webcast available on the official site:
http://www.optojump.com/support/software-tutorial.aspx
The software modules will be illustrated in about ten minutes. After watching it, you will be able to
perform the most common operations, which can be summarized as follows:
 Graphic and surfing interface
 Checking of general parameters
 Checking of status of bars and webcams
 Insertion of athletes’ data
 Performance of tests
 Viewing results
 Comparison of tests and statistics
 Printing and exporting of data to other programs
Figure 1 – Webcast Tutorial