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Chapter 4 · Fitness Assessment · 4.23
Assesses lower-body control over a planted leg during repeated single-leg squats.
Watch the movement, then follow the book’s full procedure and measurement instructions for a formal assessment.
Open floor space and an observer who can note movement compensations.
Perform ten single-leg squats to approximately 45° while keeping the arms at the sides. Observe knee tracking, pelvic level and torso position as the repetitions continue.
The book describes a pass when knee, hip and torso remain controlled; note inward knee motion, opposite hip drop, excessive forward lean or knee movement beyond the toes as deficiencies.
The video shows single-leg squat repetitions with the arms reaching forward. The book specifies arms at the sides, so this is a modified demonstration and must not be scored as an exact protocol.
The book recommends targeted hip-abduction work, Romanian Deadlift and Supine Knee to Chest according to observed deficits. Browse the exercise library for related demonstrations.
4.23 Single Leg Stability Test in Advanced Concepts of Strength & Conditioning for Tennis. Use the book’s full protocol when recording a test result.
