Agility T-Test

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Introduction

The T-Test is one of the most important agility Test, used in a lot of different sports all around the world. The test is a combination of different sport specific pattern as forward, lateral, and backward movements. The Agility T-test was administered as originally set out by Semenick.

Purpose

The Agility T-test is commonly used to assess the ability of team sport athletes to change direction, including acceleration, deceleration, and lateral movement during preseason testing protocols.

Technique

Subjects were asked to sprint forwards 9.14 m from the start line to the first cone and touch the tip with their right hand, shuffle 4.57 m left to the second cone and touch with their left hand, then shuffle 9.14 m to the right to the third cone and touch with their right, shuffle 4.57 m back left to the middle cone and touch with their left hand before finally back pedaling to the start line. Time began upon subjects passing through the timing gates and stopped upon them passing through on return.

The test will not be counted if the subject crosses one foot in front of the other while shuffling, fails to touch the base of the cones, or fails to face forward throughout the test. Take the best time of three successful trials.

Equipment required: cones, stopwatch or tools as timing cells

Advantages: It's a simple agility test to perform, requiring limited equipment and space.

Disadvantages: Only one person can perform the test at a time.

Video of Agility T-Test

Score

Hoffman, J. (2006). Norms for Fitness, Performance, and Health. Champaign, Ill.: Human Kinetics.

Ranking	Males (seconds)	Females (seconds)
Excellent	<9.50	<10.50
Good	9.51–10.50	10.51–11.50
Average	10.51–11.50	11.51–12.50
Poor	>11.50	> 12.50