SmarTracks Diagnostics v.3.16 Installation Guide & User Manual
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8.4.
Tappings
The tappings
test is a test to determine cyclical speed. It is especially suitable for spotting “speed tal-
ent”.
Tapping performance depends on
the ability to coordinate, as well as the individual’s level of
strength. SmarTracks records the tapping frequency, i.e. the number of contacts with the ground per
second, measured in Hertz. The number of ground contacts is determined over 6 or 15 seconds.
Performing the test
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This test is performed without Timing Gates.
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Before and after each test the athlete should stand still for at least 1 second.
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The athlete starts in a standing, athletic position. Knees are slightly bent and the torso is
slightly leaned forward.
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Feet have to leave the ground on every sequence.
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The athlete should not move in the horizontal plane during the duration of the test.
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The athlete should move with maximum intent and speed for at least 6 seconds.
Test results
The test results are shown under the “
Tappings
” tab.
We recommend to use the test results of maximal frequency or 6 sec tap count for comparison of
groups or individual athletes. Both test results are independent from the duration of the test and
therefore results are not influenced by it.