What is Yo-Yo test??

The Yo-Yo Endurance Test (continuous) is a variation of the beep test, part of the yo-yo test series developed by the Danish soccer physiologist Jens Bangsbo. There are two versions of this test: Level 1 & 2 (a beginners and advanced level).

The test involves running continuously between two points that are 20 m apart from side to side.

Yo-Yo endurance test has become the major fitness assessment practice in the Indian cricket team selection process.
Yo-Yo test is actually designed for the players of sports like football. rugby and cricket too. Unlike field running athletes, these players will have time to recover at regular intervals in between the game.

For instance, a batsman will have his time to recover after completing a quick single or a sprinted 2 or 3. Likewise, a bowler will have his time to recover after every ball by walking back and also, after every over and spell.
So the idea of Yo-Yo test is to find out the stamina level of the players to recover themselves for the next sprint, with a recovery intermittent distance of the 10m walk.

 

Purpose of this test

The test evaluates an individual's aerobic endurance fitness.