The 40-yard dash is the most over-hyped metric in football, but unfortunately, it’s the first number recruiters look at. If you run a 5.0, they might not even watch your film. The good news? The 40 isn't just about raw speed; it's a technical skill. You can shave 0.2 seconds off your time just by fixing your stance and your start, without actually getting any faster. Here is the mechanics guide to the perfect 40.

Every young sprinter wants to look like Usain Bolt at the finish line: tall, relaxed, and fast. But they forget how he starts. If you stand up straight immediately after the gun goes off, you are fighting physics. To win the 100m, you must master the "Drive Phase."