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BamaBornDukie said...
The Nike SPARQ Testing from what I've seen [definitely was the case here in ATL] is conducted on Field Turf. From my experience, Field Turf tests between .08-.16 slower than a fast, firm grass surface and about .13-.20 slower than a kid would run on a track with track spikes.
Example: Micah Reed, 2012 Prospect ran 4.55 at the Nike SPARQ Combine in ATL in 2011.
Field Turf: 4.55 Grass (per above range): 4.39-4.47 Track: 4.35-4.42
I use Reed as example because he is a 1 of the top Sprinters in Georgia having run a 10.69 for 100m and 21.64 for 200m. He was 3rd in the Georgia AAAAA State Meet for 100m in 2011.
****I have a guy on my flag football team, age 25, that is one of fastest guys I've ever played with in flag football over my 15 years of playing. I timed him on Field Turf about 6 weeks ago and he ran 4.55 & 4.57. After resting for about 10 minutes I timed him on the track that surrounded the field and he ran 4.37 & 4.38. The surface matters in terms of how fast people run. Hence, if run on grass or a track.......the self-reported times by prospects could indeed be accurate.
***Most guys run with soccer cleats when running the 40 as Adidas makes Soccer Cleats that are as light as track spikes. I know because I have 2 pair of them, 1 pair of which is my avatar. They are as light as each of the 4 pair of track spikes that I have. Hence, the weight of the shoes is often not a factor when comparing Field Turf to Track times.
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NoVaNoles said...
yup
your knowledge of running is pretty amazing, I know a thing or two but I feel like a naked mind compared to you
Jabrill Peppers...More I watch, the more I'm convinced he is the best player in the 2014 class. Barring injury, he will do special things.
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BamaBornDukie said...
The Nike SPARQ Testing from what I've seen [definitely was the case here in ATL] is conducted on Field Turf. From my experience, Field Turf tests between .08-.16 slower than a fast, firm grass surface and about .13-.20 slower thata kid would run on a track with track spikes.
Example: Micah Reed, 2012 Prospect ran 4.55 at the Nike SPARQ Combine in ATL in 2011.
Field Turf: 4.55 Grass (per above range): 4.39-4.47 Track: 4.35-4.42
I use Reed as example because he is a 1 of the top Sprinters in Georgia having run a 10.69 for 100m and 21.64 for 200m. He was 3rd in the Georgia AAAAA State Meet for 100m in 2011.
****I have a guy on my flag football team, age 25, that is one of fastest guys I've ever played with in flag football over my 15 years of playing. I timed him on Field Turf about 6 weeks ago and he ran 4.55 & 4.57. After resting for about 10 minutes I timed him on the track that surrounded the field and he ran 4.37 & 4.38. The surface matters in terms of how fast people run. Hence, if run on grass or a track.......the self-reported times by prospects could indeed be accurate.
***Most guys run with soccer cleats when running the 40 as Adidas makes Soccer Cleats that are as light as track spikes. I know because I have 2 pair of them, 1 pair of which is my avatar. They are as light as each of the 4 pair of track spikes that I have. Hence, the weight of the shoes is often not a factor when comparing Field Turf to Track times.
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mmusi34 said...
Very true Bracy can probably run a 4.3 but a lot of these kids also run slow because they have no track training. The guys at the combine have track coaches to help them improve their times
Jabrill Peppers...More I watch, the more I'm convinced he is the best player in the 2014 class. Barring injury, he will do special things.
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BamaBornDukie said...
Bracy just ran a slightly wind-aided 10.06 yesterday for 100m at the Texas Relays in Austin. The wind was 2.4 m/s....which was just over the allowable reading of 2.0 m/s. He has a chance to break the High School National Record held by Jeff Demps at 10.01.
Event 8 Boys 100 Meter Dash HS Div. II ===================================================================== Name Year School Finals Wind ===================================================================== Finals 1 Bracy, Marvin 12 Boone 10.06 2.4 2 Bailey, Aldrich 12 Mansf Timberview 10.36 2.4 3 Fulks, Kyle Katy 10.40 2.4 4 Burrell, Cameron 11 FB Ridge Point 10.44 2.4 5 Robinson, Bryce 12 Edmond Memorial 10.70 2.4 6 Hill, Brandon 11 Kil Harker Heights 10.74 2.4 7 Davis, Antwuan 11 Bastrop 10.78 2.4 8 White, Malcolm 10 Katy Taylor 11.27 2.4 -- acy, tremayne 11 DeSoto DNF 2.4
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thejumper5 said...
Good stuff here. I ran track in college and can definitely attest to running faster on a track or tight grass than I did on long grass or field turf. Do you coach running at all or is this totally just a side passion for you?
This post was edited by BamaBornDukie on 4/1/2012 at 3:29 PM
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NoVaNoles said...
yeah running 40's in an art form to some degree
there is a certain way to do it and jumping out of your stance takes lots of practice in order to perfect it
Its why I really don't get the 40 and if they are gonna have a speed test in underwear you might as well make it the 100m
Far better judgement of speed I think, could be wrong though...... hopefully BamaDookie doesn't come in here and make me look really stoopids
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How full of crap are self-reported 40 times from recruits?