Measures: Speed, Agility, Athleticism

Measurement Units: Seconds (sec). Displayed to the nearest hundredth of a second. 0.00

Measured by: Laser timer system

Why it’s important: First developed and used by the DFB (Germany’s national football team) to measure athletic ability, the mountain run is one of the most accurate measures of a prospects agility. Soccer is a sport that requires athletes to change direction quickly and navigate through tight spaces. The mountain run simulates these movements, helping to measure a soccer prospects ability to change direction with speed and precision.