40 yard dash

tamfb · April 17, 2009, 1:31pm

For what it’s worth, the single most effective ‘drill’ for improving 40yd times, in my experience, are flying sprints ranging from 20-60yd not including the pre-run.

No doubt that preparation for the 40yd on combine/pro day includes many variables regarding technical work, throws, jumps, weights, flexibility, regeneration, program construction, etcetera; however, as far as what I’ve found to be nearly extraordinarily effective, regardless of individual differences, are the flying sprints.

I’ve found, and certainly with respect to those without track backgrounds, that these are very cost effective in so far as teaching a few different valuable lessons and providing slightly more time for the runner to be aware of what’s happening and more time for me to get in one or two audible cues as the guys are sprinting.

I agree 100%, I mention this a while ago but several members disagreed with me.