Compass Agility Drill

Performance Standards

Percentile	Time
Top 1%	7.96 s
Top 5%	8.17 s
Top 10%	8.44 s
Top 25%	9.23 s
Top 50%	10.56 s
Top 75%	11.88 s
Top 90%	12.67 s

Standards for Male, age 30 (30-39 age group). Times are derived from the same linear scoring equation used on training results.

How to Perform the Compass Agility Drill

Start at the center cone facing north. On the signal, sprint to the north cone, touch it, and return to center. Then sprint to the east cone, touch it, and return to center. Continue this pattern for south, west, and back to north, always returning to the center cone between each direction. The drill tests your ability to change directions quickly while maintaining speed and control. Focus on sharp cuts, staying low through turns, and accelerating out of each direction change.

Stay low and balanced when changing directions.
Use quick, sharp cuts rather than wide turns.
Maintain speed between cones while staying under control.
Practice the pattern to minimize hesitation.

1. Measurement + Preliminary Score

Your compass agility drill is measured in seconds from start to finish. A preliminary score is generated with the linear equation y = mx + b, where x is your time (seconds), and m is set so the best estimated time for your age range and gender maps to 100 points. Since faster times score higher, the slope (m) is negative. For male ages 30-39, the estimated best time is 7.91 seconds (100 points) and worst time is 13.2 seconds (0 points), so m = -18.89 and b = 249.45.

y = mx + b Chart (Example)

Example uses male 30-39 best = 7.91 seconds (100 points), worst = 13.2 seconds (0 points). Score = (-18.89 × seconds) + 249.45.

Compass Agility Drill (seconds)	Preliminary Score (y)
13.20	0
11.88	25
10.55	50
9.23	75
7.91	100

Linear Equation: y = -18.89x + 249.45

2. Final Score Calculation

The final score uses a curved calculation that heavily favors new athletes and makes reaching 100 extremely challenging even for exceptional performers. The curve is designed to provide significant scoring boosts at lower performance levels, encouraging participation and improvement. However, achieving the maximum score of 100 requires near-perfect performance across multiple attempts. The formula applies a power curve: Final Score = 100 × (Preliminary Score / 100)^0.45

Curved Score Chart (Example)

The curve is highly favorable for new athletes, making lower scores much easier to achieve. Exceptional athletes will struggle to reach 100.

Preliminary Score	Final Score
0	0.0
20	48.5
40	66.2
60	79.5
80	90.4
90	95.4
95	97.7
98	99.1
100	100.0

Curved Score: y = 100 × (x/100)^0.45