Sprint 40 yards as fast as possible from a standing or three-point stance. Drive out with explosive acceleration, maintain speed through the middle, and finish strong. Every hundredth of a second counts. Focus on powerful leg drive, quick arm swing, and maintaining form throughout the entire distance.
Your 40-yard dash is measured in seconds from the start signal to crossing the finish line. A preliminary score is generated with the linear equation y = mx + b, where x is your time (seconds). Since faster times score higher, the slope (m) is negative. For a male ages 20–29, the estimated best time is 4.21 seconds (100 points) and worst time is 8.0 seconds (0 points), so m = -26.39 and b = 211.12.
| 40-Yard Dash (seconds) | Preliminary Score (y) |
|---|---|
| 8.0 | 0.0 |
| 6.5 | 39.6 |
| 5.5 | 66.0 |
| 4.8 | 84.4 |
| 4.21 | 100.0 |
The final score uses a curved calculation that heavily favors new athletes and makes reaching 100 extremely challenging even for exceptional performers. The curve is designed to provide significant scoring boosts at lower performance levels, encouraging participation and improvement. However, achieving the maximum score of 100 requires near-perfect performance across multiple attempts. The formula applies a power curve: Final Score = 100 × (Preliminary Score / 100)^0.45
| Preliminary Score | Final Score |
|---|---|
| 0 | 0.0 |
| 20 | 48.5 |
| 40 | 66.2 |
| 60 | 79.5 |
| 80 | 90.4 |
| 90 | 95.4 |
| 95 | 97.7 |
| 98 | 99.1 |
| 100 | 100.0 |