I’ve recently had a lot of interest in this test, as it has become more commonly used in age group and international assessments. In this video I explain the test, it’s purpose, and how we can individualise conditioning prescription from it.
16 Pitch Lengths Assessment - Fitness Test for Field Hockey
December 22, 2021
Henry is the founder of Integrate Sports. He is a UKSCA accredited practitioner with 10 years’ experience supporting youth and elite athletes from a range of sports and backgrounds. He has worked with world champions and Olympic medallists and recently prepared athletes for Tokyo 2020 in his previous role with the English Institute of Sport. Henry is a Lecturer in Strength and Conditioning at Hartpury University, where he teaches across a range of programmes and is currently completing an MRes investigating the coach-athlete relationship in strength and conditioning.
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