Description: The length of the course is 10 meters and the width (distance between the
start and finish points) is 5 meters. 4 cones are used to mark the start, finish and the
two turning points. Another four cones are placed down the center an equal distance
apart. Each cone in the center is spaced 3.3 meters apart.
Procedure: Subjects should lie on their front (head to the start line) and hands by their
shoulders. On the 'Go' command the stopwatch is started, and the athlete gets up as
quickly as possible and runs around the course in the direction indicated, without
knocking the cones over, to the finish line, at which the timing is stopped. The faster of
two (2) trials is used for scoring.
Equipment required: flat non-slip surface, cones, stopwatch, measuring tape.
Results: The table below gives some rating scores for the test
Illinois Agility Run Ratings (seconds)
Rating Males Females
Excellent 23.0
Advantages: This is a simple test to administer, requiring little equipment. Can test
players’ ability to turn in different directions, and different angles.
Disadvantages: Choice of footwear and surface of area can effect times greatly. Results
can be subject to timing inconsistencies, which may be overcome by using timing gates.
Cannot distinguish between left and right turning ability.
Variations: the starting and finishing sides can be swapped, so that turning direction is
changed.