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Speed Test

Foot Tapping

The test provides quantitative assessment of the cyclic speed and the coordination of the lower body. A good level of the complex stress form of speed is directly associated with successful mastery of diverse game situations in which fast movements are required. It is therefore considered an essential component of sport-specific performance. Quantitative evaluation of the speed of movement is used to identify deficits within the neuromuscular control as well as a rapid fatigue of the neuromuscular system in the sense of a frequency drop.

Description

The Foot Tapping test requires alternated lifting and tapping of one foot after each other as fast as possible for a period of 15 seconds, resulting in a fast skipping movement performed on flat surface. Feet are only lifted slightly during tapping. Arms shall swing on the side of the body, forming roughly a 90° angle, to support the movement. The test poses high neuro-muscular stress on the lower extremities and includes beginning muscle fatigue. The main goal is to get as many foot taps as possible within 15 seconds.

Test Preparation

Warm-up prior to execution of test

Wear sports clothing and shoes

Light meal before testing is acceptable, but not obligatory

Contraindication

Pain in the lower limbs

Swelling or increased surface temperature on injured structure

Not cleared for sports

Equipment

No equipment needed

Applicable Area

Performance

Test Procedure

1

Prepare

Get in athletic stance with knees slightly bent
Bend your arms 90°

2

Countdown

Hold your standing position over the countdown
Start foot tapping on START

3

Tapping

Alternately lift each foot off the ground
Lift feet only slightly from the ground
Tap feet as fast as possible
Stay in same spot, do not move around

4

Continue 15s

Continue foot tapping for 15 seconds
Try to keep up your maximum tapping frequency

5

Completion

Attend to the countdown
Stop tapping on STOP
The test is completed on TEST COMPLETED

6

Optional Input

Enter self-reported outcomes
Enter notes
Assign labels

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