SPORT TEST LAB
Speed

Linear sprint

A straight sprint test measures acceleration and speed. Athletes start standing, front foot 0.5 m behind the line, and run flat out through the finish. Three tries; the best time counts.

Time: about 15 minSpace: 30 mYou need: Cones, Measuring tape
Linear sprint

How to run the test

  1. Mark the start and the finish (for example 20 m).
  2. Start standing, front foot 0.5 m behind the start line.
  3. Run flat out through the finish.
  4. Three tries; the best time counts.

Course layout

Start-0.5 m⏱0 m⚑20 m

Versions you can run in the app

5 m10 m20 m30 m20 m with 5/10 m splits

Questions

Which distance should I test?

Pick one distance and keep it for retests: 5, 10, 20 or 30 m. The 20 m version can also record 5 and 10 m splits.

How many tries does each athlete get?

Three tries; the best time counts.

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