Speed and agility are very important to athletic performance. Both involve moving the body as rapidly as possible, but agility also accounts for changing direction. Speed and agility can help spotlight weaknesses and strengths in sport or task performance which can help direct training goals. They can also provide information about the effectiveness of drills or other activities in practice. It can be used to compare athletes’ abilities with those of similar athletes in the same sport or position.

 

40 Yard Sprint Test

This is the most common test to measure speed. It is used in the NFL Combine, as well as in many collegiate sport programs in the United States. This test involves maximum speed, has no change in direction, and is short enough that a deceleration phase should not occur. This test can be easily modified to include acceleration timing (split timing) and for different sports and distances, i.e. 10 or 20 yard.

 

T-Test

The T-Test is a common field test of agility that is normally performed on the athlete's regular playing surface. This test is especially useful for sports that require athletes to sprint forward, move laterally, and backpedal such as football, soccer, basketball, baseball, softball, and volleyball.

 

Arrowhead Test

This is an agility test that utilizes speed and quick changes in direction. It can also be an important indicator of coordination and turning technique. It is simple to administer, can easily be repeated over a training season and can easily be performed before or after the T-Test.

 

There are a number of other standard agility tests used to test athletes, all of which can all be accommodated using our testing equipment.