Overhead Squat test set-up

The player is instructed to stand with feet parallel and at a comfortable distance between them, roughly between hip and shoulder width apart. The coach should note and then correct any player whose feet are turned outwards or inwards - no matter how slightly they are turned. Always return to this position for the start of the next repetition.

Correct positioning

Incorrect positioning

To prepare, the broomstick is placed on top of the player’s head. The hands are placed in a position on the stick to ensure that the angle at the elbows is as close as possible to 90 degrees.

Correct positioning

Incorrect positioning

With the hands in the correct position, the player is asked to raise the handle overhead by extending the elbows. The player is now in the starting position to commence the Overhead Squat test.

Starting position