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.
IFTA Agility Challenge test period
All ages – 20 seconds
Equipment
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An IFTA approved Speed Bounce Mat
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Stopwatch
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Whistle
Rules
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The young athlete is allowed one trial over the allocated test period.
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The young athlete starts on the mat with both feet together to
one side of the wedge.
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Starting on the whistle the young athlete must complete as
many bounces as possible within the time limit.
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Both feet must touch each side of the mat for each
bounce to count.
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A bounce is considered void if the wedge
is jumped on.
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If the wedge is touched but both the
young athletes feet still cross to the
other side then the bounce is counted.
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The test finishes on the whistle.
Tips
For judges:
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Two judges are recommended, one for the timing and one to count the correct bounces.
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Allow a practise period for the participants to become familiar with the test.
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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
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Young athletes should wear suitable shoes that are fastened securely.
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The mat can be prevented from slipping by the judge placing a foot on its corner.
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