Abstract

Coaches develop and use batteries of test in order to obtain the information of players performance which helps the coaches to predict the future of their players. Coaches in individual sports such as track and field ,tennis, and swimming as well as in team sports such as basketball, volleyball, and soccer can find reliable information on a variety of tests related to physical and skill components of these sports, Instruction, norms, specific emphases and coaching tips for these tests can be found in texts on measurements and evaluation in physical education and sports. Because of less and little scientific inquiry has been conducted on the relevance of the testing process to the final selection and success of young prospects in combat sports. The purpose of this study was to examine the benefits of a unique judo-specific ability test in early phases of talent development and selection.