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Official protocol by Youth Basketball RSA Research · Speed Endurance

RSA Protocol (12×20m)

Assess repeated sprint ability over 12 short bursts with short active recoveries

Primary measureTotal Sprint Time & Fatigue Index (%)
CategorySpeed Endurance
FormatRSA
Pacing audioManual / Camera

Standardized testing protocol

12 maximal 20m sprints with approximately 16 seconds active recovery.

Required field equipment

20-meter track, timing gates

Calculation formula & scoring

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Total Time, Best Time, Fatigue Index.
Scientific reference

Youth RSA protocols in court sports.

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