FreeLap Timing Blog

In ski racing, hundredths of a second decide everything. But how do you measure training times accurately? Stopwatches bring too much error, lasers can be inconsistent in bad weather, and photo-finish systems are unrealistic for daily practice. This article breaks down the options and explains why consistency — not perfection — is what really matters when timing ski training runs.

Acceleration is what wins duels in soccer — not pure top speed. But how do you test it accurately? Stopwatches bring human error, lasers can misfire, and GPS isn’t precise enough for short splits. This article explains the pros and cons of each method and why consistent, repeatable timing is the key to testing 5m, 10m, and 20m sprints players and coaches can actually trust.

The 40-yard dash can make or break a football athlete’s profile. But how do you time it accurately? Hand times are usually too fast, lasers can misfire, and NFL Combine systems are out of reach for most programs. This article breaks down the pros and cons of each method and explains why consistency — not perfection — is the real key to timing 40s athletes can trust.

Flying 30m sprints are one of the best ways to measure max velocity — but only if your timing method is accurate. Stopwatches bring too much human error, lasers can misfire, and photo-finish is out of reach for everyday use. This article breaks down the options and explains why consistency, not perfection, is the key to timing flying 30s that coaches and athletes can actually trust.

The first 10 metres tell you almost everything about an athlete’s acceleration. But how do you measure it accurately? Stopwatches are inconsistent, lasers can misfire, and photo-finish is out of reach for daily practice. This article breaks down the pros and cons of each method and explains why consistency — not perfection — is the key to timing 10m splits coaches can actually trust.

Coaches already have enough to manage without stopwatches and messy setups slowing them down. In this article, we break down five practical ways to train smarter, not harder: quick setup, real-time feedback, athlete self-testing, reliable data, and scalable timing for full teams. The result? Less time wasted on logistics and more time coaching athletes.