USA Women's Team Fitness Testing

Day

Test

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1

20 & 40 yard Sprint

This test determines an athletes explosiveness (20 yards) and running speed (40 yard time). See this desciption of sprint tests for procedures.

Vertical Jump (one step)

This procedure uses the one step variation of the vertical jump test to measure explosive leg power, which is important in heading contests

3-Hop

The 3-Hop Test measures horizontal and vertical power of the legs, with a component of balance and coordination.

Yo Yo Intermittent Recovery Test (level 1)

The Yo Yo Intermittent Recovery Test tests the ability to recover from moderate intensity exercise.

2

20 yard Agility

The 20 yard agility run is a simple measure of an athlete's ability to accelerate, decelerate, change direction, and to accelerate again.

‘T’ Test

The T Test is a measure of an athlete’s ability to accelerate, decelerate and change direction over a short distance.

Push-ups

The Push Up Test requires the player to perform as many push ups as possible in 60 seonds.

Sit-ups

The Sit Up Test requires the player to perform as many sit ups as possible in 60 seonds.

300 yard Shuttle

The 300-yard shuttle test is a test of anaerobic endurance.