Official protocol by Castagna et al. (2007) · Speed Endurance
RSA Protocol (10×30m) - Traditional
Evaluate ability of team sport players to perform repeated maximal sprints and quantify fatigue decrement
Primary measureTotal Sprint Time & Fatigue Index (%)
CategorySpeed Endurance
FormatRSA
Pacing audioManual / Camera
Standardized testing protocol
10 shuttle sprints (15+15m) with 180° turn, interspersed with 30 seconds of passive recovery.
Required field equipment
30-meter track, photocells or Time4Test timing, heart rate monitor
Calculation formula & scoring
Time4Test automates this equation directly during the session:
Total Sprint Time (s), Best Time (s), Fatigue Index (%).
Scientific reference
Castagna et al. (2007). Repeated sprint ability in team sport athletes.
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