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Medicine Ball Javelin Quadrathlon
Testing and measurement are the means of collecting information
upon which subsequent performance evaluations and
decisions are made but in the analysis we need to bear in mind the factors that may influence the results.
Objective
To monitor the development of the athlete's fitness and upper body
strength
Required Resources
To undertake this test you will require:
- 1.5kg, 2Kg and a 3Kg medicine balls
- 30 metre tape measure
- An assistant
How to conduct the test
The test comprises of four medicine ball throws:
- Standing throw one (Men 2Kg - Ladies 1.5Kg)
- Standing throw two (Men 3Kg - Ladies 2Kg)
- 3 Step throw one (Men 2Kg - Ladies 1.5Kg)
- 3 Step throw two (Men 3Kg - Ladies 2Kg)
The athlete performs each throw and the assistance records the
distance achieved. Points are then calculated for each throw from the tables
below. Add the 4 sets of points together to give a total score.
Points
The world best score for this test is 76 points and the UK best
score is 66 points.
| Points |
Standing
Throw One
Distance (metres) |
Standing
Throw Two
Distance (metres) |
3 Step Throw
One
Distance (metres) |
3 Step Throw
Two
Distance (metres) |
| 1 |
3.00 |
2.00 |
4.50 |
2.75 |
| 2 |
4.50 |
3.25 |
6.00 |
4.00 |
| 3 |
6.00 |
4.50 |
7.50 |
5.25 |
| 4 |
7.50 |
5.75 |
9.00 |
6.50 |
| 5 |
9.00 |
7.00 |
10.50 |
7.75 |
| 6 |
10.50 |
8.25 |
12.00 |
9.00 |
| 7 |
12.00 |
9.50 |
13.50 |
10.25 |
| 8 |
13.50 |
10.75 |
15.00 |
11.50 |
| 9 |
15.00 |
12.00 |
16.50 |
12.75 |
| 10 |
16.00 |
13.00 |
17.50 |
14.00 |
| 11 |
17.00 |
14.00 |
18.50 |
15.25 |
| 12 |
18.00 |
15.00 |
19.50 |
16.50 |
| 13 |
19.00 |
16.00 |
20.50 |
17.75 |
| 14 |
20.00 |
16.75 |
21.50 |
18.50 |
| 15 |
21.00 |
17.50 |
22.50 |
19.25 |
| 16 |
22.00 |
18.25 |
23.50 |
20.00 |
| 17 |
23.00 |
19.00 |
24.50 |
20.75 |
| 18 |
24.00 |
19.75 |
25.50 |
21.50 |
| 19 |
25.00 |
20.50 |
26.75 |
22.25 |
| 20 |
26.00 |
21.25 |
28.00 |
23.00 |
| 21 |
27.00 |
22.00 |
28.75 |
23.75 |
| 22 |
28.00 |
22.75 |
29.50 |
24.50 |
| 23 |
29.00 |
23.50 |
30.25 |
25.25 |
| 24 |
30.00 |
24.25 |
31.00 |
26.00 |
| 25 |
31.00 |
25.00 |
31.75 |
26.75 |
Explanation of the Throws
Standing Throw
- Face forward with the medicine ball held overhead in two
hands
- Feet should be parallel and toeing the measuring
line
- Throw the ball for distance
- A follow through step is allowed
Distance is measured from the front foot (on release) to
where the ball lands |
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Three Step Throw
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- Start with both feet together in a stationary
position
- Take three steps forward with the medicine ball held
overhead in two hands
- Throw the ball for distance
- A follow through step is allowed
Distance is measured from the front foot (on release) to
where the ball lands |
Analysis
Analysis of the result is by comparing it with the results of
previous tests. It is expected that, with appropriate training between each
test, the analysis would indicate an improvement in the athlete's fitness and
strength.
Target Group
This test is suitable for throwers (e.g. javelin, discus) but not
for individuals where the test would be contraindicated.
Reliability
Reliability would depend upon, how strict the test is conducted
and the individual's level of motivation to perform the test.
Associated Pages
The following Sports Coach pages should be read in conjunction with this page:
Associated Books
The following books provide more information related to this topic:
- Advanced Studies in Physical Education and Sport, P Beashel et al., ISBN 0 17 4482345
- Physical Education and the Study of Sport, B. Davis et al., ISBN 0 7234 31752
- Essentials of Exercise Physiology, W.D. McArdle et al., ISBN 0 683 30507 7
- Physical Education and Sport Studies, D. Roscoe et al., ISBN 1 901424 20 0
- The World of Sport Examined, P. Beashel et al., ISBN 0 17 438719 9
- Advanced PE for Edexcel, F. Galligan et al., ISBN 0 435 50643 9
- Examining Physical Education, K. Bizley, ISBN 0 435 50660 9
- Sport and PE, K Wesson et al., ISBN 0 340 683821
- PE for you, J. Honeybourne, ISBN 0 7487 3277 2
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