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I did the 150's shuttle test with my players%3A 30 secs?

I did the 150's shuttle test with my players%3A 30 secs on 30 secs off covering as much distance as possible for 6 sets Just wondering has anyone else done this and what is generally a good score for positions?

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There are all sorts of test scores you can obtain, but surely you relate times to your own players, depending on age grades you can set standards among the peers of your group. Remember what you are trying to achieve by this testing. ERIC STOKES

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