Every jump is a sequence. Athletes unweight, brake, and propel in less than a second — and the shape of that second says more about the athlete than the height it produces. Takeoff was created to slow the jump down and make each phase readable.
$99 Hardcover Book
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Phase-by-phase breakdown of the countermovement jump
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The force-time relationship, explained visually
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Training methods matched to the phase they influence
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Testing and monitoring guidance
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6×9" + 323 pages
*Ships internationally
LES SPELLMAN
Sprint Coach
“The genius of this book is the ability to simplify the complex into digestible, entertaining bite sizes. I bought one of each of my staff and we meet as a team to go through chapters. It's a must read for coaches understanding force plates & applicable interventions to make changes for athletes.”
HENRY BERRERA
University of Alabama MBB Head S&C
“Takeoff by Daniel Bove is an engaging and insightful book that delves into the world of performance and provides valuable guidance. Written in a clear and straightforward style, the book offers practical advice, real-life examples, and actionable strategies for monitoring lower body power”
STEPHEN BRINDLE
Philadelphia 76ers Head S&C Coach
"Takeoff is one a kind! It provides a thorough analysis of each phase of the countermovement jump and practical training methods. Bove offers clear visuals and makes complex topics easy to digest. By far the best book I’ve ever read concerning force plates and recommend it to performance practitioners at all levels!"
Built for the Force Plate Era
This book doesn't just give you the answers, it teaches you how to understand the force-time relationship so that you can find your own solutions.
Force-Time
(Free Ebook)
Two athletes can jump the same height and produce completely different curves. This free excerpt from Takeoff explains the force-time relationship — how force and time interact to create movement, why the curve tells you more than the peak, and what to look for the next time you read a jump report. A practical starting point for coaches and practitioners working with force plates, jump testing, or lower body power.
TOPICS EXPLORED:
✓ Unweighting
✓ Braking
✓ Propulsion
✓ Flight
✓ Landing
✓ Reactive strength
✓ Monitoring and readiness
✓ Programming applications
What's Inside Takeoff?
Takeoff is organized around the jump itself. Each phase gets its own treatment — what happens mechanically, what it reveals about the athlete, and which training methods change it.
FORCE-TIME
The relationship underpinning athletic performance
LANDING PHASE
Understanding the mechanics and force demands of ground impact
BRAKING
Overcoming and reversing downward momentum
MONITORING
Understand the difference between signal and noise
PROPULSION
The production of
momentum
INTERVENTIONS
Matching training methods to the phase they influence
