These test are good if you want to know fitness level of you players. you can add other test as well according to your players condition or player performances.

1. Field Hockey
Fitness Test
ISMAT ULLAH

2. What is Fitness
 the condition of being physically fit and healthy
 the quality of being suitable to fulfil a particular role or task
"Fitness" is a broad term that means something different to each person,

3. Why Fitness Test

4. The components of fitness for Field
Hockey
 Speed
 Agility
 Flexibility
 Strength
 Power

5. Test #1
Vertical Jump Test
Coaches and athletes use the Vertical Jump Test (sergeant jump) to measure
their standing jump abilities.

6. Vertical Jump Test
What Do You Need?
A wall
A tape measure
Chalk

7. How Do You Do The Test?
Chalk the end of your fingertips
Stand side on to the wall, and with both feet flat on the ground, reach up as
high as possible with one hand and mark the wall with the tips of the fingers
(M1)
Then, from a static position, jump as high as possible and touch the wall with
your fingertips (M2)
Measure the distance from M1 to M2.
Repeat 3 times, and record the best result

8. Test #2
Standing Broad Jump Test
Explosive leg strength is so important in many sports. The standing broad
jump test is an effective way to measure development in athletes.
Field Hockey require explosive leg strength. The standing broad jump test is a
good way to assess this, and thus monitor the effectiveness of your training
program

9. What Do You Need?
Long Jump pit
30 meter tape measure
An assistant

10. How Do You Do The Test?
Stand with your feet at the edge of the sandpit.
From a two foot standing start, leap as far forward as possible
The assistant measures the distance from the edge of the sandpit to your
first contact point in the sandpit
Repeat the test 3 times and record your best distance.

11. FLEXIBILITY TEST – SIT AND REACH
Purpose
This test is designed to test the flexibility of the lower back and hamstring
muscles. This test can be modified for elders with the use of a chair and
having them raise one leg and reach towards it.

12. Procedure
1. This test is best completed after a substantial amount of warm up is completed in order to
ensure the best results as well as being a safety precaution. When a warm up is involved it is
critical that the same warm up is completed each time the test is conducted.
2. To begin this test, have the client sit on the floor with both feet straight out against a box for
them to press their feet against.
3. Make sure their feet are bare, both knees are pressed down to the floor, and their palms are
facing downward.
4. Have them reach as far as they can towards their toes, or if they are really flexible, over the
box.
5. With a ruler, or some sort, record the length of which the client can reach measuring from
their toes to their finger tips.
6. Make sure that both hands are even and one is not reaching further than the other.
7. The client is aloud some practice reaches before you record their final hold.
8. The client should not be making any jerky or quick movements while recording.

13. Equipment
 A ruler
 A box