Forward overhead medicine ball throw test (both hands)

when is the right time to measure?

Test must conduct early in preparatory phase, after preparatory phase and through annul plan, when there is no competition.

Medicine ball, adhesive tape, measuring tape

The purpose of test is to assess the total body explosiveness or power during pushing or throwing the medicine ball.

Athletes pick the medicine ball and stand back behind the starting line.
When athletes have the right position they bring the medicine ball up and back over the head with both hands.
Athletes must throw the medicine ball as far forward as possible and maintain the same position.
The tester records the distance between the starting point and the landing point.
Athletes will repeat the test tree times and the best result will be selected for further assessment.