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Game1 Testing Manual

Source: Screenshots uploaded by Shane (2026-02-12)

Preparation

  • Players: Ages 11-16, minimum 12 (incl. 2 GK), recommended 20-40 (incl. 4-6 GK)
  • Coaches: 1x per 12 players
  • Time: 2-3 hours
  • Surface: Grass or artificial turf

Equipment

  • Cones (6x), Discs (8x), Sticks (6x), Balls (2x)
  • Game1 Speed Gates (2x, included in Game1 App)
  • Game1 App (2x iPhones, 1 MacBook)
  • Scale (1x), Stool (1x), Tape measure >10m (1x)
  • Pitch: 0.5x per 2 GK
  • Bibs: 5x + 5x per 2 GK
  • Goals: 2x per 2 GK

Test 01: Physical Measurements and Age

  • Measures: Date of birth, standing height, seated height, body weight
  • Material: Scale, stool, measuring tape
  • Used to calculate biological age and projected adult height

Test 02: Linear Sprint 10m & 30m

  • Protocol: 2 attempts each
  • 10m sprint: Front foot on start line, log time at 10m (expected: 1.7-2.5s)
  • 30m sprint: Front foot on start line, log time at 30m (expected: 4-6s)
  • Minimum 4 min rest between tries
  • Material: Cones (6x), Game1 Speed Gates (2x), Tape (>10m)

Test 03: Pro Agility Shuttle 5m-10m-5m

  • Protocol: 2 attempts
  • Start with front foot on start line
  • Run 5m, turn, run 10m, turn, run 5m back (expected: 4-6s)
  • Log one time after full completion
  • Minimum 4 min rest between tries
  • Material: Cones (4x), Game1 Speed Gate (1x), Tape (>10m)

Test 04: Agility Test (without ball)

  • Protocol: 2 attempts
  • Start with front foot on start line
  • Weaving/slalom course over 13m with direction changes and hurdles
  • Log time after full completion (expected: 6.5-10.5s)
  • Minimum 4 min rest between tries

Test 05: Dribbling Test (with ball)

  • Protocol: 2 attempts
  • Same course as agility test but with ball
  • Start with ball on start line
  • Two-footed recommended but not required
  • Log time after full completion (expected: 8-14.5s)
  • Minimum 4 min rest between tries
  • Material (04+05 combined): Cones (4x), Discs (2x), Sticks (6x), Balls (2x), Game1 Speed Gates (2x), Tape (1x)

Test 06: Juggling Test (Figure-Eight)

  • Protocol: 2 attempts
  • Start in middle of two circles (3m diameter each)
  • Drop ball from hands, juggle with both feet (L-R-L-R pattern)
  • Move around cones in a figure-eight pattern
  • Max 45 seconds
  • Score: 0-8 points based on highest marker reached
  • Material: Cones (6x), Balls (2x), Game1 App (1x), Tape (>10m)

Test 07: 5v5 Games

  • Protocol: 6+ rounds
  • Game plans automated on Game1 App
  • Game: 5 min per round, Break: 2-4 min between rounds
  • Rules: Ball out = goalie restarts (no corners, no throw-ins), every foul = indirect free kick, after goal = scoring team keeps ball
  • Log on App which team Won/Draw after each round
  • Teams reshuffled after every round (ensures every player plays with and against everyone)
  • Material: Discs (8x), Balls (2x), Bibs (5x + 5x), Goals (2x), Game1 App (1x), Tape (1x)
  • Pitch size: 16.5m wide

Test 07 (supplemental): Mental Strength Assessment

  • Every player fills out on their own phone
  • No interruption, no collaborating or exchanging between players
  • Ensure privacy
  • Dimensions measured: Focus, Resilience, Composure, Decision Making, Adaptability, Confidence
  • Overall score (e.g., 72/100)
  • Status: In the works (Nik White building it)