Combine Testing

For pre-combine training athletes should call Rockwood Clinic Sports Medicine, (509) 838-2531 x2010. Knowing how to do the tests will improve your results. Team discounts available.

Athletes that are struggling with an injury that could affect their testing results should contact Rockwood Clinic Sports Medicine as well to rehab prior to testing. You will work with one of the Spokane Shock Athletic Trainers.

40 yd Dash

Electronic timing will be used for 40-yard dash testing. Athlete will start from the track stance and will run two times, not in succession, and the best time will be recorded on the athlete profile and posted in the testing results.

Vertical Jump

Standard vertical jump off of two-feet from a fixed position will be used. The best jump out of three tries will be recorded on the athlete profile and posted in the testing results.

Broad Jump

Standard broad jump from a fixed position measured to the back heal closest to the starting line. The best jump out of two tries will be recorded on the athlete profile and posted in the testing results.

Bench Press

Athlete may choose between 155lbs and 185lbs. Athlete will have only one opportunity to achieve the greatest number of repetitions. A repetition will only count if bar is touched to chest and arms are fully extended. Athlete will receive assistance getting bar on and off the rack initially. Maximum number of repetitions will be recorded on the athlete profile and posted in the testing results.

20-yard Shuttle Run

Electronic timing will be used for 20-yard shuttle run testing. The athlete will start in an athletic, defensive position. Once they move from the sensors to the left the time clock will start. The athlete will run 5-yards and touch the line with one hand. Then the athlete will turn and run 10-yards the other way and touch that line with one hand. Finally, the athlete will turn again and run though the center sensors as quickly as possible. The athlete's best score out of two tries will be recorded on the athlete profile and posted in the testing results.

3 Cone Drill

Electronic timing will be used for 3-cone drill testing. The cones are placed 5 yards apart and placed in an inverted "L" position. The athlete will start in a three/two point stance. He will sprint from Cone A to Cone B and then back to Cone A. Then he will sprint around the outside of Cone B towards the inside of Cone C. The athlete will go around Cone C and back to the outside of Cone B on the way to the finish line at Cone A. If the player slips, falls or fails to run the sequence in the proper order they will get one restart without penalty. The player must not knock any of the cones over. Time will begin on first movement and end when the player crosses the finish line. The time will be recorded to the nearest hundredth second. The athlete's best time out of two tries will be recorded on the athlete profile and posted in the testing results.

Physical Measurements

Athlete will be measured for height, weight and body-fat percentage. Athlete's weight will be measured while wearing only workout shorts and combine shirt. Weight will be measured to the nearest half-pound. Height will be measured while barefoot and measured to the nearest quarter-inch. Body fat will be measured to the nearest tenth of a percent. All measurements will be taken using calibrated digital physicians equipment.