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| Sports Testing Library

A structured collection of Evidance-based tests usedto assess athletic performance, Physical qualities and sports-specific ability

Speed Testing

Speed testing assesses an athlete’s ability to move quickly over a short distance. These tests measure acceleration, maximal speed and change in speed, which are important components of athletic performance and many track and field events.

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# Test Name Purpose Distance / Time Equipment Target Population Relevant Sports View Test
1
10 m Sprint Test
 Initial acceleration
and start speed		 10 m Timing gates / stopwatch,
marked track		 All athletes Sprinting, team
sports		 View Test ↑
2
30 m Sprint Test
 Acceleration and
early speed		 30 m Timing gates / stopwatch Adolescents & adults Athletics, football,
hockey		 View Test ↑
3
60 m Sprint Test
 Acceleration and
maximal speed		 60 m Timing gates / stopwatch All athletes Athletics, team
sports		 View Test ↑
4
100 m Sprint Test
 Maximal sprint speed 100 m Timing gates / stopwatch Advanced athletes Sprinting, athletics View Test ↑
5
Flying 30 m Test
 Maximal speed
(with flying start)		 30 m (after 20 m
acceleration)		 Timing gates Elite athletes Sprinting, athletics View Test ↑
6
5-10-5 Shuttle Run
 Acceleration, deceleration
and change of direction		 5-10-5 m Cones, stopwatch Team sport athletes Football, hockey,
basketball		 View Test ↑
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