The 60 yard dash is commonly used in testing baseball players. When possible, we recommend testing with a 10 yard split to get a measure of initial acceleration and allow for EAPI report generation. This requires 3 gates to include the 10 split, or only 2 gates if you do not have a split.
Step-By-Step Instructions
This drill uses 2 or 3 Dashr|Blue Timing gates (3 if you have the 10 split). You likely already have your devices registered, if not – please check out the Flying Drill as it is the same process.
- You will use a 2-point start for this drill, so we recommend using the 60 yard dash under port Collections > Baseball > 60 yd Dashr.
- To set-up this drill you will have a starting gate on regular tripods extended to about waist height.
- If you are including a split, set that up on regular tripods as well.
- Set-up the finish laser at waist height at the 60 yard mark.
- Power on all lasers, and connect them one at a time.
- Once all devices are connected, press “Start Testing”.
Running The Drill
- Check in the appropriate athlete (details here) – optional.
- With QuickRun on, when the athlete moves through the starting gate -timing will start (time will turn blue – indicating that timing is taking place), and you get a result when you cross the next gate.
- With QuickRun off (option in settings) you will see “Set” and “Reset” buttons to give you control of when a test starts. Press “Set” once the athlete is ready to take off. Press “Reset” to clear the time for the next athlete.