T-Test

The T-Test is a simple running test of agility, involving forward, lateral, and backward movements, appropriate to a wide range of sports. This drill uses a stationary or moving start and requires 1 timing gate.

Step-By-Step Instructions

• Install 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 – Navigate to the “Device Registration” button at the bottom, 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 T-Test.
• Screw the laser onto a taller tripods, 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 to create a line to pass through. Instructions here.
• Select if you would like a static (stationary) or moving start.
• With the lasers 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.

Stationary Starts

• With QuickRun on, get set while in the gate, after 3 sec of blocking the laser you will get a “Go!” message. Leave the laser when you want (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 – then you will get the “Go!” message. Press “Reset” to clear the time for the next athlete.

Moving Starts

• 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.