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Practical 7

Component Measured: Speed

The ability to cover the maximum distance in minimum possible time is called
speed.
Name of the Test: 50 Meter Dash Note

Aim

The objective of this test is to measure the speed of the participant by using 50
Meter dash.

Required Equipment:A 100 Meter track, whistle, and stopwatch are the equipment
required for this test.

Testing Procedure: Two lines are marked on the field 50 meter apart in the track.
One line is used as a starting line and the other as the finish line. On the signal the
participant start running at their best to reach the finish line at the earliest possible
time. The signal is accompanied with the downward sweep of the starter’s arm to
give the visual signal to the timer who stands at the finish line to record the time.

Figure 7: 50 Meter dash

Scoring Procedure: The time taken by the participant between the starting and
finishing the 50 Meters distance is the score of the test.

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