Running On Empty

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American Football Monthly March 2001 Issue OnlineFOOTBALL PROGRAMS HAVE BEEN TIMING PLAYERS in the 40 yard dash for years and making evaluations based on the results. But while the test is time-honored, is it really an accurate assessment of how fast a player will be on the field on any given Saturday?

As an expert in speed development for football players, I feel that straight line sprint speed is only a partial assessment of an athlete\'s playing speed. The reason is obvious. Few football players run full bore for 30 to 50 yards dur...Login to Read More

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