Official protocol by Semenick, D. (1990) / Pauole et al. (2000) · Agility & COD
T-Test Agility
Evaluate multidirectional change-of-direction speed, body control, lateral shuffles, and backpedaling
Primary measureTime (seconds)
CategoryAgility & COD
FormatCAMERA_TIMING
Pacing audioManual / Camera
Standardized testing protocol
Sprint 9.14m forward to cone B (touch base). Lateral shuffle 4.57m left to cone C (touch base). Lateral shuffle 9.14m right to cone D (touch base). Lateral shuffle 4.57m left to B. Backward backpedal 9.14m back through finish line A.
Required field equipment
4 cones in T formation (A at base, B at 9.14m, C at 4.57m left, D at 4.57m right), measuring tape, camera or stopwatch
Calculation formula & scoring
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Total completion time in seconds (e.g. 10.42s). Lower time indicates superior agility.
Scientific reference
Semenick, D. (1990). The T-test. NSCA Journal & Pauole et al. (2000). Reliability and Validity of the T-Test.
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