PaceSetter Book

IFTA Agility Challenge 11

Speed Bounce Description A test of speed, rhythm and co-ordination the athlete crosses the foam wedge with both feet as many times as possible in the allocated time limit. WEB COPY ©EVEQUE IFTA Agility Challenge test period All ages – 20 seconds

Equipment • An IFTA approved Speed Bounce Mat • Stopwatch • Whistle

Rules • The young athlete is allowed one trial over the allocated test period. • The young athlete starts on the mat with both feet together to one side of the wedge. • Starting on the whistle the young athlete must complete as many bounces as possible within the time limit. • Both feet must touch each side of the mat for each bounce to count. • A bounce is considered void if the wedge is jumped on. • If the wedge is touched but both the

young athletes feet still cross to the other side then the bounce is counted. • The test finishes on the whistle. WEB COPY ©EVEQUE Tips For judges: • Two judges are recommended, one for the timing and one to count the correct bounces. • Allow a practise period for the participants to become familiar with the test. • From experience it has been observed that counting in increments of two i.e. 2,4,6,8,10 ensures greater accuracy because the young athletes feet must always be on the same side of the wedge in sequence with the even count. Counting in single figures often gets out of sequence.

Safety • Young athletes should wear suitable shoes that are fastened securely. • The mat can be prevented from slipping by the judge placing a foot on its corner.

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