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The best fitness tests for cricket?

What are the best fitness tests for cricket?

safa Spectator, Pakistan

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Tom BeanCoach, England

Hi Safa,

Fitness is becoming a hug part of the game and with India`s Virat Kohli recently setting the standard in the international game by dropping players if they did not reach the targets, fitness testing is a necessity.

My favourites (least favourites if doing them) are the 30:15 or the Yo-Yo test. They both test your player repeated sprints ability and give you a great indication of how fit they are.

Hope this helps

Tom

Safa EssaniCoach, England

How can we find out the scoring method of these tests??

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Tom BeanCoach, England

Hi, this website gives a great insight into the 30:15 test:

30:15 Test

Likewise, it gives a good idea of the levels for the Yo-Yo test:

Yo-Yo Test

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