'T' Drill Test

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 speed with directional change.

Required Resources

To undertake this test you will require:

  • Flat surface
  • Four cones
  • A stop watch
  • An assistant

How to conduct the test

Three cones are set five metres apart on a straight line. A fourth cone is placed 10 metres from the middle cone so that the cones form a 'T'.

  • The athlete starts at the cone at the base of the 'T'
  • The coach gives the signal to 'Go' and starts the stop watch
  • The athlete runs to the middle cone, touches the cone
  • The athlete then side steps 5 metres to the left cone, touches that cone
  • The athlete then side steps 10 metres to the far cone and touches that one
  • The athlete the side steps 5 metres back to the middle cone, touching that one
  • The athlete then runs 10 metres backwards to the base of the 'T' and touches that cone
  • The coach stops the watch

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 speed.

Target Group

This test is suitable for active athletes 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.

Validity

There are published no tables to relate results to a potential level of fitness.

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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