505 Agility

The 505 Agility test is a test of 180 degree turning ability. The test may also be adapted for sport specific testing by having the subject dribble a soccer ball or hockey puck though the course, or bounce a basketball. This drill uses a moving start and requires 1 timing gate.

Step-By-Step Instructions

• Install/prepare batteries in each laser you plan to use.
• Install/open the Dashr app on your phone or tablet. (Create an account here if you have not already)
• Register each laser in the app (video below) – Press the “+” button at the top left of the main page or navigate to the “Device Registration” tile. Power on the lasers one at a time and select them from the “Available” list and assign them a number. Write that number on your laser. (This only has to be done the first time you use the laser with this phone/tablet)
• Return to the home menu and select 505 Agility Test.

Select the timing system you are using:

Dashr | Blue

Dashr | Silver

Dashr | Blue

• Screw the laser onto a taller tripod, positioned so that the beam is around hip height.
• Screw a reflector onto a matching tripod and position laser and reflectors across from each other (~6 ft) to create a line to pass through.
• With the laser on, select the appropriate laser from the drop-down menu and press the “Connect” button. If it does not work the first time, repeat.
• Once all devices are connected, press the “Start Testing” button.
• Check in the appropriate athlete (details here) – optional.
• With QuickRun on, move through the starting gate to begin timing (time will turn blue – indicating that timing is taking place), and you get a result when you cross the gate again.
• With QuickRun off (option in settings) you will see “Set” and “Reset” buttons to give you control of when a test starts. Press “Set” once the athlete is ready to take off. Press “Reset” to clear the time for the next athlete.

Dashr | Silver – Coming Soon!

• Each laser comes on a mini tripod angled up. Take one out of the case and place it on the ground where you are running the drill.
• Power it on with a USB battery/cable.
• With the laser on, select the appropriate laser from the drop-down menu and press the “Connect” button. If it does not work the first time, repeat. See video above for reference, Silver connection and operation is very similar to Blue.
• Once all devices are connected, press the “Start Testing” button.
• Check in the appropriate athlete (details here) – optional.
• With QuickRun on, move through the starting gate to begin timing (time will turn blue – indicating that timing is taking place), and you get a result when you cross the gate again.
• With QuickRun off (option in settings) you will see “Set” and “Reset” buttons to give you control of when a test starts. Press “Set” once the athlete is ready to take off. Press “Reset” to clear the time for the next athlete.