First Movement Starts
The start of a sprint is often considered to be the making of a fast 40yd dash. This isn't always the case, as the athletes peak velocity is just as important. However, when testing your athletes the starting mechanism or protocol is the thing that opens you up to the...
Swift at CSCCa Kansas City May 8-10
Drop by and say hi at CSCCa in Kansas City May 8-10. Learn whats new in timing gates, with our NEO timing system.
See you at NSCA in Indianapolis – Jan 10-12
See you there! Swift is exhibiting at NSCA in January 10 - 12, 2019 | Indianapolis, IN Please drop by and see our latest products. Learn why Swift should be your next partner in sports performance technology. See our DNA Wireless Laser Timing systems and EZEJUMP...

The Art of the mini-hurdle Part 1
Running drills. Everyone does them but why? For me, a moment of entertainment before and during a track meet is to watch all of the different athletes go through their series of drills their coach has selected for them. I am always amazed by the precision some...

The Art of the mini-Hurdle Part II
The Art of the mini-hurdle must have struck a chord with some of the coaches who have been out to watch my practices of out to my facility. They are claiming I left out the other half of why I use the mini hurdle drill. I am holding back. They are right. I use the...

Vertical Jump Testing …… Which tool should you use?
Vertical Jump - Testing History In the 1980’s, an Italian researcher named Carmelo Bosco began his career studying muscular mechanics and the effects of pre-stretching on force production. He subsequently developed a series of performance tests, predominantly...