Flying 20m sprint test evaluating maximum velocity achieved from a running start.
إليك الترجمة الأكاديمية والتقنية الاحترافية لمقال اختبار السرعة القصوى لمسافة 20 متراً من الانطلاق المتحرك (Flying 20m Sprint Test) باللغتين الإنجليزية والعربية.
Flying 20m Sprint Test
Test Objective
To evaluate maximum sprint speed over a short distance (20 meters) by eliminating the acceleration phase through the use of a preliminary running start (flying start).
⚙️ Required Equipment
- A track or a flat surface of at least 30 meters in length.
- Clear markers at 0 m, 20 m, and 30 m.
- Stopwatch or photoelectric cells / timing gates (highly recommended for greater precision).
- Cones to demarcate the acceleration (flying start) zone.
- Tracking sheet for recording times.
Test Protocol
- The athlete begins running before the 0-meter line (typically, a 10-meter running start is provided to build speed).
- They sprint at maximum speed, crossing the 0 m line and continuing through the 20 m line.
- The stopwatch (or timing gates) starts exactly at the 0 m mark and stops at the 20 m mark.
- The athlete generally performs 2 to 3 trials, and the best time is recorded.
Evaluation
- The time achieved over the 20 m zone allows for the calculation of maximal speed (in m/s): Speed = 20 / Time in seconds
- A lower time indicates a higher maximum speed.
- Results can be compared to normative data based on gender, age, or athletic level.
✅ Recommendations
- Complete a thorough warm-up prior to the test (including mobility exercises and sprint drills).
- Carefully check footwear and the running surface to prevent injuries.
- Always use the exact same methodology and setup to reliably compare results over time.