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Methods for Testing Maximal Sprint Speed Compared: Radar, Gates, GPS, and IMU
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Methods for Testing Maximal Sprint Speed Compared: Radar, Gates, GPS, and IMU

Radar, timing gates, GPS, and IMU rarely agree on the same sprint's top speed. Here's where each method's error comes from and which to trust for what.

sprint·max-velocity·sprint-testing
Why Later Sprint Reps Slow Down: A Fatigue Check
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Why Later Sprint Reps Slow Down: A Fatigue Check

A 12-point split spread on rep 5 isn't the same event as an even 7% drop across every split — here's how to read the difference and when to stop the set.

sprint·fatigue·repeated sprint ability
Sprint Split Time Benchmarks: 10m and 30m Norms by Sport and Level
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Sprint Split Time Benchmarks: 10m and 30m Norms by Sport and Level

A 0.05s gap at 10m separates D1 corners from walk-ons. See sprint split benchmarks by sport and level, plus how to test 10m and 30m correctly.

sprint·split times·acceleration
Flying 10m Sprint Test: Protocol, Setup, and Benchmarks
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Flying 10m Sprint Test: Protocol, Setup, and Benchmarks

A standing sprint blends acceleration with top speed. The flying 10m test isolates true max velocity, plus setup and benchmark times.

sprint·flying-10m·max-velocity
How to Run the RAST: Running-Based Anaerobic Sprint Test Protocol
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How to Run the RAST: Running-Based Anaerobic Sprint Test Protocol

No cycle ergometer needed. Run six 35m sprints, plug times into one formula, and get anaerobic power and fatigue index data your legs actually produced.

rast·anaerobic·sprint
Tibialis Raise: Shin Strength for Jumping, Sprinting
exercises·9 min read

Tibialis Raise: Shin Strength for Jumping, Sprinting

Tibialis raise benefits: stronger shins, better jump stiffness, faster sprint mechanics, and lower shin splint risk. Full protocol and progressions.

tibialis-anterior·shins·sprint
How to Improve Acceleration in Football: IMU-Driven 0-10m Sprint Power Protocol
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How to Improve Acceleration in Football: IMU-Driven 0-10m Sprint Power Protocol

This 12-week protocol uses IMU jump and barbell velocity data to find where power leaks and build 0-10m acceleration in football players.

football·acceleration·sprint
How to Program a Power Block for Soccer Players: A 6-Week Design that Cuts 30m Sprint by 23%
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How to Program a Power Block for Soccer Players: A 6-Week Design that Cuts 30m Sprint by 23%

Players following this 6-week power block cut their 30m sprint time by 23% on average. See the VBT and jump-monitored sessions and field-training fit.

soccer·power block·VBT
How to Program a Sprint Strength Block in the Weight Room
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How to Program a Sprint Strength Block in the Weight Room

Back squat or front squat for sprinters? This 4-6 week block covers the GPP-to-max-strength structure, load selection, and the velocity thresholds.

sprint·strength block·VBT
How to Run 10m/20m/30m Sprint Tests: Acceleration Assessment Standard
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How to Run 10m/20m/30m Sprint Tests: Acceleration Assessment Standard

Timing gates in the wrong spot ruin your data. Get the exact setup, start position, split analysis, and norms for accurate acceleration testing today.

sprint·10m·20m
How to Run the Illinois Agility Test: Complete Assessment Guide
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How to Run the Illinois Agility Test: Complete Assessment Guide

A single misplaced cone changes your agility score. Get the exact layout, timing cues, and sport-specific norms for a test you can actually trust.

illinois agility test·agility assessment·change of direction
Repeat Sprint Ability (RSA) Test: Key Metric for Team Sports
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Repeat Sprint Ability (RSA) Test: Key Metric for Team Sports

Team sport fitness isn't one sprint, it's ten in a row. Run the 6x30m or 10x20m RSA protocol, calculate fatigue index, and compare against normative data.

repeat-sprint·RSA·team-sport