A max speed test measures an athlete’s peak sprinting speed over a short distance, capturing the highest velocity reached. With Photon Sports, this test is performed with a flying start, where the athlete runs past the Photon Sports unit into a linear sprint over a preset distance of 10, 20, or 30 meters, tracking their peak speed with high accuracy.

Athletes should test their max speed velocity to identify strengths and weaknesses in their sprinting performance and set a baseline for future comparison, for benchmarking against other athletes and to track progress during return-to-play after injury. Testing and developing peak speed not only helps improve overall speed capabilities but is also a key indicator of an athlete’s explosive power. It provides valuable insights for tailoring training programs and to get athletes prepared for high-speed demands.