STANDING POWER THROW (SPT)
SPTThe SPT event assesses the Power component of fitness by measuring a Soldier’s ability to generate quick, explosive movements with their upper and lower body. Secondary components of fitness assessed by the SPT include Balance, Coordination and Flexibility.
The Soldiers will face away from the start line, grasp the medicine ball (10 pounds) with both hands at hip level and stand with both heels at (but not on or over) the start line. Grasp the ball firmly and as far around the sides of the ball as possible. Towels or rags will be provided to remove excess moisture/debris from the medicine ball.
Soldiers will have two record attempts on the Standing Power Throw. Soldiers are permitted several preparatory movements flexing at the trunk, knees and hips while lowering the ball between their legs. Soldiers in lanes one and two will alternately execute record throw one and two. As directed by the grader, the Soldier in lane one executes the first record attempt. When directed by the grader, the Soldier in lane two executes first record attempt. The Soldier must be stationary prior to a throw—no hopping, stepping or running to initiate the throw. The Soldier may jump to exert more power during the throw with one or both feet leaving the ground, however, if the Soldier falls or steps onto or beyond the start line, the grader records the repetition as a zero.
If a Soldier faults on the first record throw, they will receive a raw score of 0.0 meters. In the event a Soldier faults on both throw attempts, the grader gives the Soldier one more attempt to score a record throw. This is recorded as the second attempt on the DA Form 705-TEST. The score for a fault on the first throw is recorded as a zero.
Once the Soldier has attempted two record throws, they will move onto the SPT lane to retrieve the medicine balls for the next Soldiers, and then return to the back of the line.
Although Soldiers are required to execute two record throws and both record throws are recorded, only the longer of the two throws will count as the record score. The start line grader will circle the best score.