Official protocol by Tennis Australia / RSA literature · Speed Endurance
RSA Protocol (10×20m)
Assess repeated sprint ability with shorter sprints used in tennis and court sports
Primary measureTotal Sprint Time & Fatigue Index (%)
CategorySpeed Endurance
FormatRSA
Pacing audioManual / Camera
Standardized testing protocol
10 maximal sprints of 20m with 20 seconds passive recovery between sprints.
Required field equipment
20-meter track, timing gates or stopwatch
Calculation formula & scoring
Time4Test automates this equation directly during the session:
Total Time, Best Sprint, Percentage Decrement (Fatigue Index).
Scientific reference
Tennis Australia National Physical Performance Protocols (2013).
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