Hockey Specific NTI


The NEXT Testing Index (NTI), for hockey is a 1000 point scale (or 100%) created to capture and report the key aspects of skating and reaction time. Elements within each of the sports specific tests are derived and weighted in a unique proprietary formula that exposes an athlete’s strengths and deficiencies.

There are three main components that make up your NTI Score:
1. Skating – Forward and Backward
2. Puck Control
3. Reaction

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All three components must add up to 1000 points or 100% as shown in the detailed pie chart:

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COMPONENT ONE: SKATING (585 points possible or 58.5%)

The skating component of your NTI consists of forward and backward skating. Beginning with forward skating you will see in your report; forward quickness, forward speed, forward transition speed and forward agility. Following forward skating, you will see in your report backward skating; backward quickness, backward speed and backward transition.

The Forward Quickness (135 points possible of 13.5%) and Forward Speed (45 points possible or 4.5%) scores are calculated as a result of your performance on several of the forward skating tests.

As an example: the diagram of a forward skating test defines quickness as the first 30 feet following reaction time and forward speed as the last 60 feet of the test.

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The Forward Transition Speed (140 points possible or 14%) score is calculated from the skill element components of several tests highlighting the players ability to maintain as much speed as possible when changing direction or countering.

The Forward Agility (75 points possible or 7.5%) score is calculated from the skill element components of several tests highlighting the players ability to move laterally side to side.

The Backward Quickness (130 points possible or 13%) and Backward Speed (30 points possible or 3%) scores are calculated as a result of your performance on several of the backward skating tests. Backward Quickness is defined as a players ability to accelerate backward over a short distance. Backward Speed is defined as a players optimal rate of movement backward through a specific distance or space.

The Backward Transition Speed (30 points possible or 3%) score is a players ability to maintain as much speed as possible when changing direction or countering.

COMPONENT TWO: PUCK CONTROL (285 points possible or 28.5%)

The Puck Control Component of the NTI is comprised of Agility, Transition and Quickness.

The Agility (85 points possible or 8.5%) score is based on your ability to move laterally side to side, while controlling a puck.

The Transition Control (140 points possible or 14%) score is based on your ability to maintain as much speed as possible when changing direction or countering while controlling a puck.

The Quickness (60 points possible or 6%) score is your ability to accelerate over a short distance while controlling a puck.

COMPONENT THREE: REACTION (130 points possible or 13%)

The Reaction Component of your NTI consists of your ability to react both forward and backward.

The Forward Reaction (70 points possible or 7%) and Backward Reaction (60 points possible or 6%) scores are based on your ability to react to a visual stimulus and accelerate during either the forward or backward skating tests.