A whistle is blown after 30 seconds, indicating the end of the first repetition. The player is then allowed 35 seconds’ rest, while the player’s distance is recorded. The distance measured is taken from the position of the front foot of the player as the whistle is blown.
During the recovery period, the players make their way back to the starting point (0) and upon completion of the 35th second they begin the next set of shuttles. They need to complete six 30-second runs, with the distance for each run recorded. The aim of the test is to cover as much distance as possible in the six runs.
Each run should be completed at about 90% pace. Any player who has a history of lower back pain or injury should not complete this test.
The following parameters are measured:
The maximum distance (m) covered by the player during any single shuttle-run
The total distance (m) covered in six repetitions
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