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Zig-Zag Test

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Testing and measurement are the means of collecting information upon which
subsequent performance evaluations and decisions are made but in the
analysis we need to bear in mind the factors that may influence the results.

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The objective of this test is to monitor the development of the athlete's speed
and agility.

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This test requires the athlete to run around a series of cones as fast as
possible.
The athlete warms up for
10 minutes
The assistant marks out a
rectangle 10 by 16 feet
with four cones and places
a cone in the centre
The assistant gives the
command "GO" and starts
the stopwatch
The athlete commences
the test at the Start &
Finish cone and follows
the grey route indicated in
the diagram
The assistant stops the
stopwatch and records the
time when the athlete's
torso crosses the Start &
Finish cone

Assessment
For an evaluation of the athlete's speed enter the time and then select the
'Calculate' button.

Time
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seconds

feet/sec

mph

m/sec

Km/hr

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Analysis
Analysis of the test result is by comparing it with the athlete's results of
previous this tests. It is expected that, with appropriate training between each
test, the analysis would indicate an improvement in the athlete's agility and
speed.

TargetGroup
This test is suitable for active athletes but not for individuals where the test
would be contraindicated.

Reliability
Test reliability refers to the degree to which a test is consistent and stable in
measuring what it is intended to measure. Reliability will depend upon how
strict the test is conducted and the individual's level of motivation to perform
the test. The following link provides a variety of factors that may influence the
results and therefore the test reliability.

Validity
Test validity refers to the degree to which the test actually measures what it
claims to measure and the extent to which inferences, conclusions, and
decisions made on the basis of test scores are appropriate and meaningful.
This test provides a means to monitor the effect of training on the athlete's
physical development.

Advantages

Minimal equipment required

Simple to set up and conduct
The test can be administered by the athlete
Can be conducted almost anywhere

Disadvantages
Assistant required to administer the test

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RelatedReferences
The following references provide additional information on this topic:
MIRKOV, D. et al. (2008) Evaluation of the reliability of soccer-specific
field tests. The Journal of Strength & Conditioning Research, 22 (4), p.
1046-1050
LITTLE, T. and WILLIAMS, A. G. (2006) Effects of differential stretching
protocols during warm-ups on high-speed motor capacities in
professional soccer players. The Journal of Strength & Conditioning
Research, 20 (1), p. 203-307
JONES, P. et al. (2009) An investigation into the physical determinants
of change of direction speed. J Sports Med Phys Fitness, 49 (1), p. 97104

PageReference
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this page is:
MACKENZIE, B. (2005) Zig-Zag Test [WWW] Available from:
https://www.brianmac.co.uk/zigzag.htm [Accessed 22/10/2016]

RelatedPages
The following Sports Coach pages provide additional information on this topic:
Articles on Performance Evaluation
Evaluation and Performance Tests

AdditionalSourcesofInformation
For further information on this topic see the following:
BEASHEL, P. and TAYLOR, J. (1996) Advanced Studies in Physical
Education and Sport. UK: Thomas Nelson and Sons Ltd.
BEASHEL, P. and TAYLOR, J. (1997) The World of Sport Examined. UK:
Thomas Nelson and Sons Ltd.
BIZLEY, K. (1994) Examining Physical Education. Oxford; Heinemann
Educational Publishers
DAVIS, B. et al. (2000) Physical Education and the Study of Sport. UK:
Harcourt Publishers Ltd.
GALLIGAN, F. et al. (2000) Advanced PE for Edexcel. Oxford;
Heinemann Educational Publishers
McARDLE, W. et al. (2000) Essentials of Exercise Physiology. 2nd ed.
Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams and Wilkins
CHU, D. (1996) Explosive Power and Strength. USA; Human Kinetics
Publishers, Inc.

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