FreeLap Timing Blog
What’s the Best Way to Test Acceleration in Soccer Players?
In soccer, what wins duels isn’t top speed — it’s the first 5–20 metres. Testing acceleration is more valuable than measuring max velocity, but stopwatches, lasers, and GPS all fall short. Coaches need a system that’s consistent, repeatable, and practical for the training ground.
That’s why more and more soccer programs use Freelap — a portable timing system that delivers accurate 5m, 10m, and 20m splits players can trust.
How Do You Accurately Measure Ski Training Times?
Lasers are finicky. Photo-finish is overkill. For coaches who need accurate, consistent ski training data — Freelap is the timing tool that just works.
What’s the Most Accurate Way to Time a 40-Yard Dash?
Forget stopwatch guesswork. If you want real 40-yard dash data you can trust, here’s what actually works — and why Freelap is the tool more coaches rely on.
What’s the Best Way to Time a Flying 30m?
The flying 30m sprint is the best way to test an athlete’s top speed — but only if the timing’s legit. Here’s how to do it right, and why Freelap is the go-to solution for coaches who need consistent, reliable data.
How Do You Accurately Time 10m Splits?
If you want to know how well an athlete accelerates, look at the first 10 metres. That’s where you see who can explode out of the blocks, who has a strong first step, and who needs work.
Ways to Train Smarter (and Save Time) with Better Timing
Coaching is hard enough without juggling wires, stopwatches, and distractions. The right timing setup isn’t just about faster results — it’s about more efficient, focused coaching.
What’s the Most Accurate Way to Time Sprints in Training?
Stopwatches are inconsistent, lasers can give false triggers, and photo-finish systems aren’t practical for daily training. Here’s why Freelap’s center-of-mass timing gives coaches and athletes consistent results that actually mean something.