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How to Build a Speed Testing Protocol for Team Sport Athletes

How to Build a Speed Testing Protocol for Team Sport Athletes

Sprint speed testing should match the training phase, athlete level, and decision being made. Learn practical testing frequency for coaches.

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Man doing a flying lap on a track and field

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.

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Two track and field athletes starting a sprint session

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.

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Track and field coach scratching is head

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.

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