Sportshall Activity Resource Cards

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SPEED BOUNCE

Description A test of speed, rhythm and co-ordination, the participant crosses the foam wedge with both feet as many times as possible in the allocated time limit.

Test Period - Competition

Primary

20 seconds

Secondary

30 seconds Test Period - Decathlon

All ages

20 seconds

Equipment • Speed Bounce Mat • Stopwatch • Whistle

Rules • Each participant is allowed one trial over the allocated test period. • The participant begins on the mat with both feet together to one side of the wedge. • Starting on the whistle the participant must complete as many bounces as possible in the time limit. • Both feet must touch each side of the mat for each bounce to count. • A bounce is considered void if the participant lands on the wedge. • If the wedge is touched but both the participants feet still cross to the other side then the bounce is counted. • The test finishes on the whistle. Tips • Two judges are recommended, one for the timing and one to count correct bounces.

• Allow a trial 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 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 • Participants 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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