General

The 35-meter sprint test is a test that measures the running speed. The test is easy to carry out. However, it is important to purchase a good device for time measurement. The better the device, the more reliable the result.

Content

The test consists of the following components:

  • Extensive warming up
  • Measuring times

Procedure

First do a good warming up of ten minutes during which you go through a couple of bursts of speed. This way your muscles get used to this. Start behind the line in a standard starting position. Complete the 35-meter track in as short a time as possible. Try to truly run the final meters. Write down the final time and compare this with the results table.

Steps

  1. First do a good warming up of ten minutes;
  2. Start behind the line in a standard starting position;
  3. Complete the 35-meter track in as short a time as possible;
  4. Write down the finish time.

Results

Men

Number of seconds Meaning
< 4.80 Excellent
4.80 – 5.09 Good
5.10 – 5.29 Average
5.30 – 5.60 Below average
> 5.60 Poor

Women

Number of seconds Meaning
> 5.30 Excellent
5.30 – 5.59 Good
5.60 – 5.89 Average
5.90 – 6.20 Below average
> 6.20 Poor

Required equipment

For this test you need the following:

  • 35m track
  • Measuring tape
  • Stopwatch or timing gates

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