The T-Test Is a Measure of Agility—Here’s How To Do It, According to a Trainer

The T-test for agility measures ones ability to accelerate, decelerate, and change directions.

Here is how to do it.

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Another to consider is the T-test foragility.

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professional trainer and performance coach for the Villanova University men’s basketball program

Specifically, the T-test involves sprints, shuffles, and backpedal in four directions rapidly.

Set the first cone up as the starting line.

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From cone one, measure 10 yards straight ahead, and place the second cone there.

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Finally, run backwards past cone one, and youre done.

For women, a score of 12.50 seconds is considered to need improvement.

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professional trainer and performance coach for the Villanova University men’s basketball program

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