Technical Details
- Variable Type: Discrete Metric
- Data Type: Float
- Units: raw: m, display: in
- Column Name:
stride_length - Aggregation: mean
- Precision: 1
- Measurement: Distance between lead ankle (foot contact) and rear ankle (max foot raise)
- Typical Range: 15.5 – 32.7 in
- Optimal Direction: Middle — moderate values are optimal
Description
Stride length measures the distance covered by the stride during the swing, providing insight into stride mechanics and balance.Normative Ranges
Percentile distributions by competition level from the 2026 Q1 dataset; the optimal range spans the 25th–75th percentiles.| Population | Optimal Range (25th–75th) | 10th | 25th | 50th | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Youth | 12.9 – 16.7 in | 11.7 | 12.9 | 15.1 | 16.7 | 20.7 |
| High School | 15.3 – 20.6 in | 13.9 | 15.3 | 17.1 | 20.6 | 29.9 |
| College | 23.5 – 33.4 in | 21.1 | 23.5 | 28.3 | 33.4 | 37.3 |
| Professional | 31.5 – 38.6 in | 27.8 | 31.5 | 35.1 | 38.6 | 40.7 |
| Broad (All Levels) | 15.5 – 32.7 in | 13.0 | 15.5 | 21.7 | 32.7 | 37.4 |
Use Cases
- Stride analysis
- Balance assessment