T-Test Agility Drill: How to Perform & Measure

T-Test Agility Drill

The t-test is a popular way to measure athletes ability to change direction forwards, backwards and side to side.

It requires athletes to sprint forwards 10 yards, shuffle to the left 5 yards, then shuffle to the right 10 yards, then shuffle back to the left 5 yards and then run backwards to return to the start/finish line.

Fitness Tests for Athletes: What To Test & How To Measure

Tests to measure athletes' physical qualities

In this article, we’ll highlight physical tests that can be used to measure athletes’ physical qualities, which are also called their components of fitness.

As coaches, we choose, administer, analyse and interpret tests appropriately and effectively in order to monitor athletes’ progress and implement effective training programmes, which will optimize their physical development and preparations. 

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