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

 Standing Throw

Three Step Throw

Three Step Throw
  • 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.

Medicine Ball Javelin Quadrathlon Calculator

Enter the distance for each throw and then select the "calculate" button for an analysis of the results.

Stand Throw One metres Stand Throw Two metres
3 Step Throw One metres 3 Step Throw Two metres
 
Total points

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