Measurement of

Agility
Lakshmi Pavani
• Agility is the ability to explosively brake, change direction and
accelerate again.

• They differ from traditional speed testing.

• However, most team sports require rapid deceleration and

changes in direction. Agility testing aims to check sport-
specific speed.
Agility may be specific to an
activity or sport
• Test items are usually of three types:
1. Change in running direction - dodge or obstacle run

2. Change in body position - squat thrusts

3. Change in body part direction (rarely used) - test that requires

a change in the position of the hands or feet
Importance of agility testing

• Individuals with good agility are more likely to enjoy

recreational activities.
• Agility tests best used for diagnostic purposes It determine
which individuals have poor agility.
• Prescribe activities designed to improve agility for individuals
placed in unacceptable group.
• To prescribe programs to improve muscular strength.
• To prescribe programs, to improve speed, coordination, and
dynamic balance
Tests of Agility
• Tests should be performed on a nonslip surface, and
• test performers should wear shoes that provide good friction.
• Test performers should practice tests items and should be
familiar with the performance requirements.
T-Test
• The T-Test will be administered using a version standardized
from previous literature. (3,4)

• The units of measurement will be changed from yards to

meters, creating a 10 × 10 m course.

• The course procedure of having the participant touch each

cone is not standardized in the literature; therefore, the task
will be eliminated. The directions adopted for this study are
based on Miller et al. (3)
• On the “go” command, the participant (1) will run or move as
quickly as possible forward to the center cone, (2) will sidestep to
the right 5 m to the right cone, (3) will sidestep to the left 10 m to
the far left cone, and then (1) will sidestep back to the right to the
center cone.
• The participant then will run or move backward as quickly as
possible to cross the finish line.
• The rater will begin the stop watch on “go” and stops when the
participant breaks the plane of the finish line.
• The time to complete each trial will be recorded in seconds.
ILLI ILLINOIS AGILITY TEST
NOIS AGILITY TEST
• The IAT will be administered using a version standardized from
previous literature. (3,4)

• The IAT course will be marked by cones, with four center cones
spaced 3.3 m apart and four corner cones positioned 2.5 m from the
center cones.

• The participant will begin the test standing behind the starting line
with his arms at his side and his head turned to the side or facing
forward.

• On the “go” command, the participant will ascend to his feet and run
or move quickly forward to the first tape mark
• Participants will have to touch or cross the tape mark with their foot.

• The participant will turn around and move back to the first center
cone, where he weaves up and back through the four center cones.

• The participant will then run or move as quickly as possible to the

second tape mark on the far line. Again, participants will have to
touch or cross the end-line tape marks with their foot.

• Lastly, the participant will turn around and run or move as quickly as
possible across the finish line.
• The time to complete each trial will be recorded in seconds.

• Disqualification will be determined if the participant failed to

run the course as instructed, failed to reach the end lines, failed
to complete the course, or moved any cones. (3)
CHANGE OF DIRECTION AND
ACCELERATION TEST (CODAT)
• The Change-of-Direction and Acceleration Test (CODAT) was
designed to assess change-of-direction abilities while sprinting
forwards, using data derived from research analyzing the time-
motion of field sports.

• The CODAT involves a straight 5-m sprint, followed by three

3-m sprints.

• These 3-m sprints are made at angles of 45° and 90º.

• These 3-m sprints are made at angles of 45° and 90º.

• Following the third 3-m sprint, there is a straight 10-m sprint to the
finish line.

• The total distance from the start to the finish of the CODAT equates
to approximately 24 m.

• A marker will be positioned at the start and at the finish of the test.

• Subjects will be instructed to complete the test as quickly as possible.

Subjects will also ensure they cut around markers, and do not run
over them.
• Trials will be stopped and reattempted after the rest period if
the subject cuts over the top of a marker, so that 3 successful
trials will be completed.

• Three trials will be completed with three minutes recovery

between each trial. Time will be recorded to the nearest 0.01 s,
and the best time will be used for the analysis. (4)
Hexagon Agility Test
• This is a test of the ability to move quickly while
maintaining balance.

• Using athletic tape, mark a hexagon (six sided

shape) on the floor.

• The length of each side should be 24 inches

(60.5 cm), and each angle should work out to be
120 degrees.

• The person to be tested starts with both feet

together in the middle of the hexagon facing the
front line.
• On the command 'go', they jump ahead across
the line, then back over the same line into the
middle of the hexagon.

• Then, continuing to face forward with feet

together, jump over the next side and back into
the hexagon.

• Continue this pattern for three full revolutions.

Perform the test both clockwise and anti-
clockwise.
Scoring the Hexagon test
• The athletes score is the time taken to complete three full
revolutions.
• The best score from two trials is recorded.
• Comparison of the anti-clockwise and clockwise directions will
show if any imbalances exist between left and right movement
skills.
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