Name two tests used to assess movement quality during return-to-sport.

• A. Functional Movement Screen and Star Excursion Balance Test
• B. Y-Balance test and hop tests
• C. Functional ROM test and treadmill endurance
• D. Balance beam test and sprint test

Answer: (B)

Evaluating movement quality during return-to-sport means looking at how well an athlete controls their body through dynamic, sport-like tasks. The Y-Balance test provides insight into dynamic balance and neuromuscular control across multiple directions, showing how well the trunk and limbs stabilise during reaching. Hop tests push the athlete to generate power while accurately landing and decelerating, revealing how effectively they control movement under high demand, including symmetry between limbs. Together, these tests capture both the control and technical aspects of movement that matter in sport, offering meaningful indicators of readiness. Tests that focus mainly on ROM, endurance, or general speed don’t target the same combination of balance, control, and landing mechanics that movement-quality assessments during return-to-sport require.