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Inside the Practice

The beep test is a multi-stage fitness test used to measure cardiovascular fitness and maximum oxygen uptake (VO2 max). It is commonly used by coaches and trainers to measure players fitness. The test is also known as the bleep test, pacer test, 20m shuttle run test or Léger test.

Test Rules:
The Standard test has 21 levels, and each level consists of a different number of shuttles. The test is performed by running between two markers placed 20 meters (65.6 feet) apart, at an increasing pace as indicated by the beeps.
The test ends when you can no longer keep pace, or level 21 is completed.

Field Organization

  • Test Area: 20 metres or 65.6 feet.
  • Equipment: Speaker, Beep Test Audio File, Cones.
  • Skill Level: Intermediate to Advanced.
  • Clipboard: Print for Practice