Basketball Testing — West Midlands

Is Your Basketball Player Leaving Explosiveness on the Table?

First-step quickness, vertical power, and lateral agility are the three physical qualities that separate good basketball players from great ones. EPP measures all three — and shows exactly which to train.

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Less than a pair of boots · Multiple West Midlands & Manchester venues · Full report within 48 hours

300+
Athletes tested
48h
Report turnaround
£65
Full assessment
5
Tests per session
What We Measure
The Basketball Testing Battery

Every EPP basketball assessment covers these tests using Photon Sports timing gates and high-speed cameras. Full written report within 48 hours.

1
First-step acceleration (0–10m)
The most game-relevant speed quality. Getting past a defender or recovering defensively depends entirely on the first 2–3 steps.
2
Countermovement jump and reactive strength
Jump height and RSI — primary predictors of rebounding, shot-blocking, and finishing ability.
3
5-0-5 bilateral agility
Basketball demands equal lateral quality in both directions. Asymmetries above 10% are flagged.
4
Force-velocity profile
Basketball players frequently sit in a velocity-deficit profile — they often benefit from more strength-oriented work.
5
Sprint with splits
Court-length sprint analysis — 28m is the full acceleration phase of every basketball sprint.
Why It Matters
The Most Under-Tested Sport in UK Youth Development

Basketball is one of the most under-tested sports in UK youth development. Most players receive technical and tactical coaching but no objective physical baseline. The vertical jump is sometimes tracked — but without FV profiling and bilateral symmetry data, coaches are missing the most actionable information. A player who cannot jump higher is often limited by a force deficit that targeted training could correct within one 8-week block.

£65
Full assessment
48h
Full report
Free
Video call follow-up
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Venues
Where We Test Basketball Players

Sessions for basketball athletes at: Wyndley Leisure Centre (Sutton Coldfield), Alexander Stadium (Birmingham). Your coach confirms venue at booking.

Wyndley Leisure Centre (Sutton Coldfield)
Alexander Stadium (Birmingham)
Questions
Frequently Asked
Which venues work for basketball players?
Wyndley Leisure Centre in Sutton Coldfield is our primary venue for basketball athletes.
Can my club arrange squad testing?
Yes. Squad testing from £20 per athlete for groups of 10+. Individual reports within 48 hours.
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