what should i be running the 40 in as a freshman in highschool?

Question

if i wanna play running back in college

Answer 1

How big are you? What do you bench?

You shouldn't be worrying about your speed. Speed is not the only thing scouts look at when evaluating a back. They also want power, brains/technique/fundamentals (do you make the right cuts, hit the holes well?), good grades, and agility. I'm not that fast, but I got snaps at running back and fullback on Varsity because I ran hard, had brains, and broke tackles. You should do track and just play without worrying about you speed. You should have a mile time of about 7:00 or under and a 40 under 5.2 seconds.

Since you are only a freshman, I'll give you some advice. Don't do Steroids and just try to get stronger and faster. Get lots of rest, run, and work out. Watch pro football and see how running backs play their position. Do well in school.

Most importantly, stay dedicated, doesn't matter what you play or how much playing time you get. Make use of your opportunities. You have to graduate high school before you make it to college. Focus on school and just play football.

Talk to your coach and see what he thinks you could do to improve.

Answer 2

I dont know, but my friend Jake is a Sophomore like me, and he plays RB on the Varsity team. He runs a 4.44 and can bench 300. Hes also like 6 foot 2 and at least 215 LBS. Im not even joking or exaggerating any of this. He runs track too, thats why hes so fast. He is an absolute beast. I ran a 5.00, but that was with crappy shoes with no soles, and on bumpy, slightly up hill terrain, right after it rained. As a freshman, Id say you should be at least getting less than a 4.8 and no worse.

Answer 3

As a freshman you should definitely be under 5 sec. in the 40 (4.7-4.8 being optimal) and hitting the weights hard. Do lots of bench, squats, power cleans to work on your explosiveness. Also do lots of wind sprints and shuttle runs. To get faster, you need to get your leg muscles used to short bursts as well as long runs. Winds sprints of 100 yards will get your legs used to the strain of running at full speed for long bursts and will build the necessary leg muscles needed for speed.

Answer 4

In the high 4s, more importantly college scouts look for agility, fundamentals and strength. If you have these abilities when your recruited they will work on your speed. Scouts also want to what kind of back you are, are you pure speed, can you take a hit a keep going, can you give a hit. A word of advice get on good terms with your coach. Remember dreams happen if you want it bad enough

Answer 5

As a freshmen you will not be as developed as the older players around you.When you see them breaking 4.8 they are lightning. You won't find many who are running much faster then that. Build your body and make sure you stretch! Very important!!! Often times you don't think it is and many don't take it serious.
Set your goals high. Make them so they are out of reach, something you have to work for and aren't easily attained.
After all your hard work, you will be what you dreamed of.

Answer 6

If you can run 5.0 u r a star.
It starts from there.
Can you catch? Can you run? Can you pass? Can you make a play?

Answer 7

Check nflhs.com

Answer 8

probably no slower than a 4.7... Defiantly dont drop slower than a 5.0

Answer 9

practice your moves and study the pros.try your hardest to make the team every year and you will get better. just keep practicing with your friends.

Answer 10

As fast as you can. 4.7