Things You'll Need:
- Masking Tape
- Masking Tape
- Paper And Pencils
- Yard Sticks
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Step 1
Do some warm-up activities (walking, marching in place or riding a stationary bicycle) before performing this test. When warm, remove your shoes.
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Step 2
Grab a yardstick and some masking tape.
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Step 3
Align the yardstick on the ground with the zero mark closest to you.
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Step 4
Use masking tape to tape the yardstick to the ground at the 15-inch mark, which is where the starting point will be.
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Step 5
Sit on the floor with the yardstick between your legs, your feet shoulder-width apart (about 10 to 12 inches) and your heels on the 15-inch mark (where the masking tape is).
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Step 6
Place one hand on top of the other, with your arms straightened out in front of you.
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Step 7
Keeping your legs straight, gently reach forward, sliding your fingertips along the yardstick. Do not bounce or jerk.
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Step 8
Avoid bending your knees as you stretch. Ask a friend or family member to watch you to make sure you keep your legs straight.
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Step 9
Note the distance in inches that your fingers reach; perform the test three more times and record your best score.
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Step 10
Compare your results with the scoring guidelines below.
