FreeLap Timing Blog
What Is a Good 40-Yard Dash Time?
A 40-yard dash time only makes sense when the test is run consistently. This guide explains how to interpret a 40, why timing method matters, and what the 10-yard split can tell coaches about acceleration.
Average Reaction Time: What Is Good for an Athlete?
What is a good reaction time for an athlete? Learn how average reaction time is measured, why results vary by test, and how coaches can interpret reaction-time numbers in a meaningful way.
Reaction Time Exercises for Athletes
Use these reaction-time exercises to train faster cue recognition, better decision-making and quicker movement. The drills progress from simple reaction work to sport-specific movement and objective timing.
How to Measure Reaction Time in Athletes
Reaction time is only one part of fast sport performance. This guide explains how to structure reaction tests, separate cue response from movement time, and build repeatable athlete testing protocols.
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.
How to Improve Reaction Time for Sports
Reaction time can be trained, but better sport performance requires more than responding to a light or sound. This guide explains how athletes can train reaction skills and how coaches can measure whether those gains transfer to faster movement.
How Often Should Coaches Test Sprint Speed?
Sprint speed testing should match the training phase, athlete level, and decision being made. Learn practical testing frequency for coaches.
Timing Data vs GPS Speed Data: What Coaches Should Compare
Timing data and GPS speed data measure different things. Learn when coaches should use each for sprint testing and team sport monitoring.
How Coaches Should Use Sprint Timing Data Without Overreacting
Sprint timing data is most useful when coaches look for patterns, context, and repeatable changes instead of reacting to one result.











