General

The Hexagon agility test is a test that evaluates agility. The test requires little equipment and can be done in many places, like at home or at the gym.

Content

The test consists of the following components:

  • Extensive warming up
  • Measuring times

Procedure

Make a hexagon on the floor. All sides should be 60.5 cm and each corner should have a 120-degree angle. Stand in the center of the hexagon with your feet next to each other. Jump over the line in front of you and then jump back into the hexagon (over the same line). Now jump over the line next to it and jump back again. Repeat this until you have jumped over all lines. It is important you keep your head facing forwards.

Steps

  1. Make a hexagon on the floor, see the appendix for measurements;
  2. Stand in the center of the hexagon with your feet next to each other;
  3. Jump over the line in front of you and the jump back into the hexagon (over the same line);
  4. Now jump over the line next to it and jump back again;
  5. Repeat this until you have jumped over all the lines;
  6. It is important your head remains faced forwards.

Result

Record the time and compare it with the previous results.

Tip

To discover the difference between left and right, you can carry out the test both clockwise and counterclockwise.

Required equipment

For this test you need the following:

  • Tape
  • Measuring tape
  • Stopwatch

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