505 agility 1.Participant readyâs themselves on the start-line (cones A â Figure 1) in a standing split start position. It is important for reliability that the participant always uses the same starting stance. 2.Participant should be counted down â3 â 2 â 1 â GO â. 3.If the test administrators are using a stopwatch, then the time keeper must stand at the finish line and perform the countdown and time the sprint. 4.On the âGOâ signal the participant must run maximally to the 15m line (cones C â Figure 1), turn on their RIGHT leg, and sprint back 5m through the finish line (cones B â Figure 1) as quickly as possible. During the turn, the participant MUST NOT touch their inside hand down on the floor. 5.Repeat this again, but this time perform a LEFT leg turn and continue to alternate. 6.The athlete MUST touch the âturn-around lineâ on each effort, failing to place their foot on, or across this line, results in a failed attempt. It is encouraged that the athletes places their foot on, rather than past the line on each effort to retain test consistency.
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