TABLE 1.2 Fi tness Assessment Tests for the Various Conditioning Elements Relevant to
Soccer
Fitness Assessment Test
Conditioning Parameter Application to Soccer
Sit and Reach Test
Flexibility (hip and lower back) Stride distance while sprinting
Overhead Squat Flexibility (whole body)
Efficient movement while
passing, receiving, shooting,
etc.
T- test
Agility Evading tackles and creating space in tight areas
40-Yard Sprint
Speed Recovering runs after losing possession poor
10-Yard Sprint
Acceleration 1 v 1 Battles
Push-Up
Local Muscular Endurance
(upper body, core) Shielding, throwing (Goalie)
Body-Weight Squat
Local Muscular Endurance
(lower body, core)
Continuous movement over
course of the game
300-Yard Shuttle
Anaerobic Endurance Repeated sprint ability
1.5 Mile Run
Aerobic Endurance Reduce onset of fatigue
