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Agility

505 change of direction

The 505 test measures how fast an athlete can turn 180 degrees. Athletes run from the start and turn at the 15 m line; the time covers the 5 m out and back from the 10 m line. It is done turning on both the left and the right.

Time: about 15 minSpace: 15 mYou need: Cones, Measuring tape
505 change of direction

How to run the test

  1. Put cones at 0, 10 and 15 m.
  2. Run from the start, turn at the 15 m line.
  3. Time runs from the 10 m line out and back to it.
  4. Two tries turning left and two turning right; the best counts.

Course layout

Start0 m⏱10 m↺15 m

Versions you can run in the app

Draper & Lancaster 1985

Questions

How many tries are there?

Two tries turning left and two turning right. The best time on each side counts.

What is the overall result?

The faster of the two sides. Both sides are saved, so you can see the difference between them.

What is COD deficit?

The 505 time minus the athlete's 10 m sprint time. The app shows it only when the athlete also ran a 10 m sprint in the same session.

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