Capers, Selvish 5.14 Learn proper running form it helps a lot!! Then walk in normal mode and count the number of steps done. Then, For Male athletes = (Time for 40 yards 10) + 2 seconds For Female athletes = (Time for 40 yards 10) + 4 seconds Thus, for a man, a 4.6 40 yard dash is (4.6 seconds x 10) + 2 = 48.0 ?lg|s{8-k3GPf>2S1mc95&-4s3tG+Wod`f'kS|O.oz[,^0gj.w#hu=Lgw4yb8o}?dma>MoM;7r39'6O~y/'CHI$"hX<74^utHX]>?i4 H!-c3XIvE?=)! Agreed. 3.674s (the first 30m) + 0.57s (the final 6.576m) = 4.24s 4.24s - 0.10s (the recorded "fastest" reaction time) = 4.14 second 40-yard dash 100m sprinters are often fastest at just that distance 100 meters, not 40 yards. And weve also met the guys who have good speed who say are jumpers or 100m guys, etc, and they run an amazing 400 the first time out, because they have great natural endurance and have the toughness component. 40= 4.4- 4.6 no FAT 100m= 11.0 average FAT I have long legs so it feels to me that I have better top end speed because its hard to explode out of the blocks and bam- bam- bam be 20 steps out there, after about 20 yards or so I feel quick and beat everyone in our classification except one kid on our team. Lawrence, Simoni 4.68 After reading the comments, I double checked the reference and I think they made a mistake. Hand times are very inaccurate. So, do you think that football players are faster than sprinters in the 40 yard dash? "My favorite sport was track and field," Jackson toldan interviewer, "because I was always competing against someone on an individual basis, but I found out down the road that the pay scale was not that of football and baseball. Anyone can give up, it's the easiest thing in the world to do. Wide Receiver Jacoby Ford Oakland 4th round endobj How long is 100 meters? The NFL Scouting Combine starts this week, and the fastest of the pro football prospects will be sprinting to beat the 40-yard time of East Carolina running back Chris Johnson, who flashed across the distance in 4.24 seconds in 2008. I have been with the so called NSCA and what ever certification you want to call it, level 1-3 usatf and they are funny. Brown, Jarrett 4.54 880-yard relay to 4x200-meter relay subtract .5 sec. I was great even at an early age at the first 10-20 yards but lack body/muscle mass at longer distances to keep accelerating and maibtain speed. The technical storage or access that is used exclusively for anonymous statistical purposes. (Wil McIntyre, SI) pic.twitter.com/ZD8e3jq7DJ. Speed/acceleration/explosiveness are usually THE most important factors in football. Formula to convert forty yard times to miles per hour mph = 3600 / (4.50 * 44) Substitute in your forty yard dash time in seconds mph = 3600 / 198 Calculate the brackets to get the number of seconds it would take to run a mile mph = 18.18 Divide the number of seconds in an hour, 3600, by your time per mile, 198. My 40yd time is 5.0, back in august. All track . Explains all the steps and why they took them. endobj I believe it is quite possible football players can beat some world class sprinters to the 40, but because they dont reach top speed until at least 60m, we cant really draw a parallel by suggesting that the best combine footballer could win Olympic Gold in the 100m. 03-24-2005, 12:00 AM. I think at the NFL combine, the 40 is run on a track like surface, but I still think that especially in a 40, being on a track with track spikes on would more than make up for the difference in reaction time. To provide the best experiences, we use technologies like cookies to store and/or access device information. Sorry for the newb question but what is a FAT? The fastest 30 meters ever recorded is 3.60s without a reaction time. equals 91.44 meters. Taking his 9.58 splits from 2009 WC in Berlin, Usain Bolt split 90 meters in 8.75. Because the extrapolated 40 yard dash time is merely an extrapolation or split en route to a 100 meters. 10.06 for 100m converts to 40 Yard Dash = 04.19. Homework is a necessary part of school that helps students review and practice what they have learned in class. Linebacker Jamar Chaney Philadelphia 7th round I can't take credit for the formula. You may think wow if he can to a 4.45 at 15-1617 what can he do later may actually slow down as they get taller bigger or just slightly faster. You have to overcome inertia, then reach top speed as fast as possible. mile run to 1600-meter run subtract 1.6 sec. 500 Yards 600 Meters 1.40 Three Mile 5000 Meters 1.036 500 Meters 600 Yards 1.13 4x110 Relay (Yards) 4x100 Relay 0.9942 . This is considered the combine's "modern" recordfor the 40. I would submit to you world class sprinter train not only for 40 yards (or rather probably 40 meters) but also 10, 20, 60, and 80 meters. too many outside factors for the 40yard test to indicate 400 times. Without a subpoena, voluntary compliance on the part of your Internet Service Provider, or additional records from a third party, information stored or retrieved for this purpose alone cannot usually be used to identify you. The technical storage or access that is used exclusively for anonymous statistical purposes. In track , its almost everything along with consistency and mental focus. Type in the time or mark in the blank above, select the event or function from the drop down menu, and click convert. This would result in a phenomenal time of 41.4 seconds for the 400 meter race. That you cannot measure with a stop watch or electronics. Always round up the last digit of the final time. Do you run in california? Owner @ Gymless Fitness: http://gymlessfit.com. 0.45 seconds is huge! I am a Masters Athlete and Coach currently based in London UK. Put any footballer on the starting line with Bolt, have them electronically timed, and then have them start when the gun goes off, so that reaction time also gets included, and I guarantee you that Bolt will bury them in the 40 yard dash. Re: What does an 11.3 100 meter time translate into for 40 y. That contradictory statement could be true because of changes in the way the 40 is timed at the combine and changes in the combine itself. A hand-timed 40y starting the watch on the first movement of the athlete is going to be about 0.16+0.29=0.45 seconds faster than an electronically timed start in a formal track race. Am I the only one who thinks the chart is a little harsh? 0$x8[*k(P3%&poqXRU43.i H/xq]HLD H ~. To Marys point, football players might be known for good acceleration because that is critical to a 30-40yard carry. Brooks, Dorian 5.16 Its interesting but probably only useful for athletes who have the desire, mental toughness and desire to run the 400 in the first place, which greatly reduces its value as a 400m time predictor. 40 Yard Dash = 04.19 100y = 09.2 110y = 10.12 40y Dash Pace = 03.68 Convert Time/Mark to Convert What event was it. 120 yard HH to 110-meter HH time is the same. Maybe not 9.58, but certainly 9.6X range. Does anybody ever use a wind gauge when 40 yard dashes are being timed?? Math is a way of solving problems by using numbers and equations. What event was it. Someone smarter than me did it. Instead, they begin running when they are ready. Are flexable? Thomas, Kevin 4.48, Safeties 100 m to yd conversion. They dont have the time to pace themselves like with the 100 meter sprint. Coleman, Harry 4.65 The author very well understands the game of football as well as dozens of other sporting activities combined with the mechanics and training involved. 10/10=1 In the 100m, you accelerate as long as possible to reach top speed, then maintain top speed. And while I agree that the higher ones max velocity, the longer the acceleration phase as a rule, I must disagree that one cannot alter the acceleration phase. I know from years of timing track races that Im usually at least .4 off the electronic time. Moats, Arthur 4.66 Offensive Lineman Bruce Campbell Oakland 4th round When I train anaerobic alactic,I train from 10-80. How far is 100 meters in yards? http://www.track-tech.com A 4 dvd set for 30.00 and the other by William Freeman formal usatf chairman. 100 meters, and then rounding to the nearest tenth of a second, the final Acceleration is a skill and talent that not everyone has. Take Jesse Owens old bunch/kangaroo start you get out of the blocks a bit faster with slighter better turnover but you never hit your optimal stride pattern thats an obvious and simple way to hit the 40y faster but hurt the 100m finish time. Los Angeles Raiders running back Bo Jackson carries the ball against the Seattle Seahawks during an NFL game on Dec. 1, 1987. Then again, the WR for the standing long jump is held by a shot putter, and not a long jumper! Convert 100 meter time to 40 yard dash time? If there were any abnormalities with the wind factor during any time, they would have addressed the issue at that time. Anyway, no disrespect to proponents of either side. Robinson, Zac 4.71 Quarterbacks 330-yard LH to girls 300-meter LH subtract .2 sec. Confidentiality is important in order to maintain trust between individuals and organizations. Since this is the case, you can't just do a mathematical extrapolation. For example, USA Today had a front-page storyabout the feat. But I doubt not much than a handful below 4.4 or 4.5. (I've also given an example below): Example You guys have problems. Sorry, just dissapointed with all this stuff about why would you call the 40 meter yard dash crap or fact. 4 0 obj Could be above or below that by one or even two tenths depending on the "procedures" and methods of attaining that 40 yard time, but that's likely still generally where you're going to land. Dunlap, Carlos 4.71 100 Meters Elastic Power and Strength Test Correlation, Tyson Gays Manchester 150m Post Race Analysis, Jim Hiserman - Developing 800m Runners: Identifying, Categorizing and Developing 400m-800m Type Athletes, Jim Hiserman - Developing Distance Runners Volume 2: A Systematic Approach to Developing Individual Success within a Dynamic Team Culture, Tony Holler's "Feed the Cats" Complete Sprint Training Program, Bud Winter & Arthur Lydiard MP3 [Download only]. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. Whats the big deal with numbers? Quarless, Andrew 4.69, Offensive Linemen The NFL does not keep official recordsof combine performances. onK$@G?BLTV}E14+r4V;/vq30HGA10b50,]^QbV8tAaq.8458]tABG@*O c-]W9_=j zg977/E6Du ~XdnmG#2n{HxS\q]"Loh# yG2!]BLo rFN7*mz@n&-FAeY}Aa]0a In this table the measurements of 9.63 seconds and 100 meters are not exact. Time/Mark to Convert. If you have a 14 second 100-yard dash, you are going about 14.6 mph. running a 100 meter dash in 13.2. Moeaki, Tony 4.69 The basic procedure is that of interpolation, taking the following steps %PDF-1.4 The NFL coaches would be drooling. Calculating the yard conversion factor There is no intentional hold back on the throttle until you get to 60 meter mentality out there. an answer of 0.1323272. I have seen and heard of guys like you that dispute everything. Its really unfair to use their actual 100 meter race splits and extrapolate their 40 yard dash time AS THEIR TRUE POTENTIAL. The 100 meter sprint is just thata sprint. Usain Bolt and the 100 Yard dash Taking his 9.58 splits from 2009 WC in Berlin, Usain Bolt split 90 meters in 8.75. But thats nothing new for them as Speed City was right down the road in San Jose. You can take his last 10m segment (0.83 sec) and multiply that by 0.144 to get 0.1195 seconds. If youre fast, youll know it. Hes currently at 4. That makes a grand total of 8.75 + 0.12 = 8.87 seconds for an approximate 100 yard dash. IFTHEY COULD reach maximum speed by 30 meters THEN THEY WOULD not be world class sprinters. A meter, or metre, is the fundamental unit of length in the metric system, from which all other length units are based. Let me try again. As a formal coach, When training anaerobic alactic first, It helps the sprinter to develop proper running mechians and I have never had a sprinter to pull when training from short to long. It's so easy to solve the problem and gets a very acurate answer with all the steps, very helpful app I highly recommend using, but they need to start putting in more problems that they can solve for you. - Gold Academy If you have a 100-yard dash time, divide it into 205 to get an approximate miles per hour speed. Dickerson, Dorin 4.40 Miller, Lonyae 4.53 If you want to see some sample elite times for the 100 yards, Track and Field News has a nice compilation of the History of US National Championships results for the 100 yards and meters. Everyone is entitled to their own opinion. (10 yard / time split) * 0.91 = Max Velocity m / s Subtract 0.24 from FAT to HT, and you are looking at 8.6 or 8.7 hand time. ?>8>l?>~\6]CBXy oJ, of steak as simply a very large amount of steak eaten by one human in one sitting. The NFL Combine is a tightly run ship with more gauges available and used than we could imagine. what was your best 200 meter time? Turn your smartphone instantly into a 100m tape measure and a, These are the steps that you should follow in order to make the necessary calculations to convert 100 Meters to Meters. NOTE: This procedure is suggested for seeding purposes ONLY, and should not be considered accurate for converting records from English to metric, or vice-versa. One of the quickest and oldest 40 yard dash predictor for 400 meter talent (or any sprinting distance) is running a 40 yard dash. When training for the 400 meter dash, many coaches train different.Some train the anaerobic alactic system first and some start with long anaerobic endurance system from 150-600 meters. Running a 100 yard dash in 12.1 is equivalent to running a 100 meter dash in 13.2. speed for sure easily get to a 4.7 because your stats look like you're pretty lean and the short/explosive type. How stupid and ignorant are you. Put another way, sow me ANYONE who is capable of reaching his maximum speed by 30 meters and I will show you someone who is without question NOT a world class sprinter. If he told me I could, then I would help. The technical storage or access is strictly necessary for the legitimate purpose of enabling the use of a specific service explicitly requested by the subscriber or user, or for the sole purpose of carrying out the transmission of a communication over an electronic communications network. Take that time and multiply by 3.66. If it's a short-legged 5-5 guy with great reactions vs. a long-legged 6-2 one, the short guy may beat the big guy to the 40 point every time, but be left yards behind by the time you get to the 100 . Just multiply by 10. In the second instance, the 400 meter race has a large component of fitness (stamina). Usain Bolt has a PR and world record of 19.19 seconds for the 200 meter dash. P.S. A nice, succinct way of raising a point would be: For world class sprinters, what is potentially the shortest length someone could reach their max speed while sprinting? The following chart are National norms using hand times for 16 to 19 year olds. Note they ran the 100 yards up until the early 1970s but on the Olympic year, they ran the Nationals (which doubled as the Trials) in meters. As track and field athletes know, there is a big difference in using electronic time versus hand held timing. of steak as simply a very large amount of steak eaten by one human in one sitting. The answer could vary a huge amount depending on who runs it. 100 yards is the same as 300 feet, which is So I turned in a great 40. You guys are acting like professional football players are just a bunch of muscleheads/entertainers playing a game and that they dont focus on speed like sprinters do when the exact opposite is true. convert these earlier performances. 220 yards to 200 meters subtract .1 sec. The conversion calculator has been around MileSplit longer than almost any other remaining feature on the site! Lewis, Thaddeus 4.84 Does anyone else take into consideration the surface where the 40 is run and the shoes that are worn? Tennant, Matt 5.16 2 0 obj Watson, Dekoda 4.56 Roberts, Andre 4.46 Unless they are a known phenom speedster that is tearing up the track and grid iron, i doubt sub 4.3 or even 4.4 legit electronic timed dashes exist for high school players. Consenting to these technologies will allow us to process data such as browsing behaviour or unique IDs on this site. On the next WC, I would like to see the IAAF setup 2 finish lines with the first one at 91.44 meters. The question is: Was that time accurate? We don't put the .17 back on because the 40 doesn't typically involve reaction) So, an 11.17 100m for example. What is your best 40 yard dash time and 400 meter time? Griffen, Everson 4.66 Football players posting sub 4 sec 40m? Do you think world class sprinters and their coaches do not concern themselves with split times? 4.37 There is a HUGE difference when you start to dissect these numbers down to the tenths and hundredths of seconds because of this difference. Also, there is a difference in having a start gun to which you must react versus being able to start yourself and then have the clock begin. Hell most coaches, cant get them to run a 350m TT. Pender, David 4.47 A good or bad 40 yard dash time can make or break a football combine. %`\ I have a quick burst in the first 1-20yds but then I can't maintain top speed. Multiplying this answer by the race distance of 100 meters, and then rounding to the nearest tenth of a second, the final time becomes 13.2. Owusu-Ansah, Akwasi 4.47 2023 Copyright respectively concerning football players and sprinters is even further off the mark. Terms of Use Best, Jahvid 4.35 ), Novice 100m runners and female sprinters will reach their top speed sooner, so more of their race will be speed endurance (NOTE to Coaches worry less about their reaction time and starting blocks, and focus on acceleration and speed endurance. just sayin:). `qpM:>i(%!Pw]] ]usbuausC]AU6"-Z ].|e=rXl(o2*7k.u;A8p&*Lmuwu In recent years, Jackson's 40 has been a subject of comparison to the times of world-class sprintersto show, oddly enough, that he couldn't have run that time and that he most certainly could have. You're just getting developed, someone here may have more knowledge on this than me but when I was 14 a 5.5 was my 40 and I didn't run track or even care about running until junior year, I didn't even start squatting until my sophomore-junior summer because I didn't have the equipment. Not consenting or withdrawing consent, may adversely affect certain features and functions. Yes, many 100m sprinters obviously have fast 40 times but, more often than not, their fastest times come after a full 100 meters, not 40 yards. Reply. The technical storage or access that is used exclusively for statistical purposes.