What's a good/fast 60 time for a 14 year old?
Resently I had a tryout and they said I ran a 6'2 60 yard dash. But I did run on concreate so I most likely run a 6'3, 6'4 on a field.
So I was woundering how fast am I.

A 6.2 would make you among the fastest humans on the planet, so someone has probably misinformed you on your time.

Your probably right. Maybe It was a 7'2 or high 6's, instead but I'm not sure.

My CF at PK Yonge in Gainesville, FL ran a 6.19 60 at PG, he was drafted out of HS in the 4th round (2006 draft) (first pick in the 4th) by the Kansas City Royals. Derrick Robinson is one of the fastest ball players I have ever seen.

Sounds like you are still in the "fast" category, keep up the good work!

I just read that my secondbaseman, Aaron Conway, was again timed at 6.4 for the 60. This would be the second showcase where he was clocked that fast. He was clocked at 6.5, I believe, at the area code games. He is the fastest kid I've ever coached. Some of the posters from the Illinois forum can verify these times.

Can definitely agree to that CoachB. Standing along the first base side at your place and watching him gain on the ball thrown by our third basemen.

But of course that wasn't the only funny thing that happened that day, was it Coach? Watch out for your head!

What are the best ways to get faster?

Sometimes the best thing is to pray because if you arent born with it you will not get it

There is no way a 8.0 60 runner becomes a 7.0 60 runner

You have to learn to deal with the talents that you are born with

There are no shortcuts or quick fixes !!!

I have seen a kid run a 7.8 in the winter of his junior year in HS become a 6.8 runner at the beginning of his junior year in college. It is done with late maturers, along with God-given ability and a dedication to improvement.

The most improvement I've ever witnessed and not just running times... Sophomore in high school ran around 9 flat in the 60. As a freshman in college he was timed in 6.9. This boy didn't do much of anything well as a sophomore in high school. Now he is a Division II all conference player who could get drafted next year.

With the correct training techniques it is possible to drop 60 time a full second or more.

It does take work, but it is certainly possible and almost predictable if done properly.

I can speak for myself, a former runner, that I was a 7.5 freshman who was 6.5 by the time I was a senior in high school. So it can be done.

But, and I don't want this to come out like a brag (but it will), I was the exception and not the rule. I ran track in the winter and played baseball in the spring in high school and did both during the summer. I had the benefit of technique training, as my high school track coaches were very good, and it was the golden age for track in the U.S.

And the genetics were in my favor for that, too. If only they had been better for hitting the curveball, ...

Look, the heavy-legged kid can get better, but he's probably never going to run 6.9 or better. And if he hits like a triphammer or throws 90 mph, it won't matter.

The guide really is unchanged over a long period of time: Average is 7.0. If you run 6.9 or better, you're above average. If you run 6.7 of better, you're flat fast. If you run 6.5 or better, your're national/world class.

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I was the exception and not the rule.

IMO - Everyone who shows giant improvement is an exception to the rule. The first step is to have a strong desire to be the exception. Most people simply except the rule and never come close to reaching their potential. Players never reach their limit by accident!

"Sometimes the best thing is to pray because if you arent born with it you will not get it

There is no way a 8.0 60 runner becomes a 7.0 60 runner

You have to learn to deal with the talents that you are born with"

HAHAHA THATS A JOKE

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Originally posted by Bulldog 19:
Can definitely agree to that CoachB. Standing along the first base side at your place and watching him gain on the ball thrown by our third basemen.

But of course that wasn't the only funny thing that happened that day, was it Coach? Watch out for your head!

Fastest I've moved in a LOOOOOONG TIME!

TRhit...proved wrong once again...heh heh heh!

soxnole

Not necessarily---it is all a matter of opinions--I firmly belive that a 8.0 runner will not be a 7.0 runner--a 7.0 runner can become a 6.6/6.7 with physical maturity and good instruction

Nothing is ever "proved" when opinions are offered except in your mind--


I would not laugh if I were you--it just shows how shallow you are--

Man,..the " 60 times " issue really gets to some of the posters on this website. I wonder WHY that is?

Although I know I do not completely understand all of the controversy, ( done battle with the 60 times subject before ), I do KNOW that personal insults thrown back and forth at one another, get in the way of those of us trying to understand the issues/opinions/information/answers stemming from the original question posted.

**Please take note: The question was posed by a FOURTEEN year old,..asking a simple question.
Lets be adult-like if we are adults,...lets answer civily, especially IF you want the 14 year old to RESPECT your opinions/guidence.

Thx,...I'm off my "momma's manners " podium now.
Tip toeing out,.........

At first, I actually agreed with you, Mr. nice guy.....

I haven't personally seen a 1 second drop in the 60....however PG Staff seems like a reliable source to me. If he says a player cut 2.1 seconds off his time, then I think you should admit (for once) that you are, indeed, wrong about this!

Firm belief's aside, old Chris Columbus sailed anyway!

A sense of humor is a wonderful thing. Darn shame you missed it when it was passed out.

hee hee.

shortstopmom,

Very good post!

QUOTE: "The question was posed by a FOURTEEN year old,..asking a simple question. Lets be adult-like if we are adults,...lets answer civily..."

Please, adult members of this board, do not use a thread like this to air your personal disagreements. You can post a differing opinion without the personal shots at each other! If you must express your personal dislike for another member, do it by e-mail, PM, carrier pigeon, Goodyear blimp ... I don't care where, but please, not here!

Board Manners

Thank you,

Julie