# Evaluating Agility in Pre-Adolescent Basketball: A Comparative Analysis of CODAT, IAT, and RAT
## 5 Discussion  
This study's findings highlight significant distinctions between the predicted and unpredicted Change of Direction and Acceleration Test (CODAT) in terms of reliability and the physical and cognitive demands they assess. The Intraclass Correlation Coefficient (ICC)  
Figure 2: Bland–Altman analyses. values indicate that the predicted CODAT exhibits slightly superior reliability compared to the Illinois Agility Test (IAT). This suggests that the predicted CODAT, with its structured and pre-defined movement patterns, offers a consistent and reliable measure of physical agility under controlled testing conditions. Conversely, the unpredicted CODAT, which involves elements of unpredictability and decision-making akin to real-game scenarios, shows greater variability in performance (ICC = 0.75). This may reflect the integration of cognitive components such as reaction time and spontaneous strategic decision-making, which are crucial under competitive conditions but lead to increased performance variability. The unpredicted CODAT's lower reliability underscores its sensitivity to cognitive factors, which is not as heavily weighted as the predicted CODAT. These results suggest that the unpredicted CODAT is not just a test of physical agility but also of cognitive agility, making it an essential tool for evaluating an athlete's ability to cope with in-game unpredictability. The distinct demands of these tests highlight the necessity for agility assessments that incorporate both planned and reactive elements to fully prepare athletes for the complexities of competitive sports environments. This research aimed to assess the effectiveness of the CODAT compared to the IAT and the RAT in evaluating agility among pre-adolescent basketball players. The results indicate that CODAT not only offers superior reliability but also more accurately mirrors the specific agility requirements of basketball. This supports and expands upon the narrative presented in recent studies [17; 18]. Contrary to [PERSON] et al. [7], who emphasized the general applicability of IAT, our findings propose that CODAT delivers a more detailed analysis of agility needs specific to basketball by incorporating aspects of direction change and acceleration, highlighting agility's vital importance in sports as discussed by [PERSON] and [PERSON] [9]. The differentiation between the two tests has substantial implications for agility training programs. Training regimens that emphasize both predicted and unpredicted agility components are likely to offer more comprehensive benefits, enhancing both the physical agility required to execute known patterns and the cognitive agility needed to respond to dynamic game situations. Integrating both testing modalities could provide coaches and trainers with deeper insights into an athlete's agility profile, enabling targeted improvements that are likely to translate into better in-game performance. The agility assessment landscape within youth sports, particularly basketball, has long recognized the need for specificity and reliability in testing protocols. The introduction of CODAT represents a significant stride towards meeting these demands. Our study corroborates the findings of [PERSON] et al. [18], who highlighted CODAT's high reliability (ICC = 0.84) and its correlation with established agility tests. Similarly, [PERSON] et al. [17] emphasized the reliability and validity of tailored agility assessments in sports, reinforcing the potential of CODAT as a sport-specific tool for young athletes. Notably, our analysis extends the conversation by demonstrating CODAT's unique applicability to basketball, a contribution not explicitly explored in previous studies. By integrating movements and scenarios closely mimicking in-game situations, CODAT offers an innovative approach to agility evaluation, distinct from the more generalized measures provided by IAT and RAT [7; 8].