“…Developing the maximum speed requires a very subtle intermuscular coordination of muscle groups of the lower extremities, of which the most important role is played by the following muscles: m. gluteus maximus, m. tibialis anterior, m. soleus, m. gastrocnemius, m. rectus femoris, m. biceps femoris, m. vastus lateralis (Čoh & Bošnjak, 2010), which is associated with the obtained results of this study, since the specified muscles provide explosive leg strength and, together with abdominal muscles (which provide repetitive torso strength), are part of the chain of movement required for efficient short distance running. Therefore, it was determined that, for this sample of subjects, it was possible to make selection for short distance running on the basis of the results obtained in these strength tests, and that these two tests are usable in estimating the motor value of speed, and that it is necessary for them to continue to be implemented within the curriculum of Physical Education.…”