COMBINE TESTS FOR CFL
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COMBINE TESTS
40 Yard Dash
A test of: Quickness (10 & 20-yard times) and overall speed (40-yard time).
Attempts: Participants will be given two (2) attempts each.
Times: Taken at the 10, 20 & 40-yard marks. Recorded to the nearest hundredth of a second. E.g. 40=4.46, 20=2.26, 10=1.26
Description:
1 – Participant must start in a 3-point stance (either hand down).
2 – Participant must be set for at least one second prior to starting.
3 – Participants may not use a “rolling starts”
4 – Time starts upon the runner’s first movement
*For the above test, electronic times will be started manually by the tester on the athlete’s first
movement and be stopped automatically when the athlete crosses the sensor at the finish line.
20 Yard Short Shuttle
A test of: Lateral quickness, start/stop quickness and agility.
Attempts: Participants will be given two (2) attempts, once going to their left and once to
their right. Participants will be given a maximum of one (1) mulligan.
Runner will be given one mulligan if the participant falls, does not touch or improperly
touches a line, or uses both hands to touch. The participant must run this attempt
immediately after mulligan is awarded.
Times: Recorded to the nearest hundredth of a second. E.g. 4.05 sec.
Description: Participant will start in the middle of the course starting in a 3-point stance
with one hand down (either hand). The participant will run 5 yards to their left touching
the line with their left hand, race 10 yards back across the starting point and touch another
line with their right hand and then race back to the starting point. On the second attempt
the process is repeated in the opposite direction.
1 – The participant will straddle the starting line in a 3-point stance with either hand down touching the center of the start/finish line, feet equal distance from the starting line. Participants hand, hips and knees square to and facing the timer. The timer should not be any further than 1-2 meters from runner.
2 – Participant must be set, without any movement for at least one second prior to starting.
3 – No rolling starts. Time starts on runner’s first movement.
4 – Only one can hand touch the ground at any given time.
5 – It is the responsibility of the participant not to slip and adjust to the surface.
6 – Test administrator will inform participant when they have consumed a mulligan and when it is their final attempt.
*Handheld times start on participant movement & stop at the finish line.
3 Cone Drill
A test of: Lateral quickness, start/stop quickness and agility.
Attempts: Participants will be given one (1) attempt and a maximum of one (1) mulligan.
Participant will be given one mulligan if he falls, knocks over a cone, or improperly runs
the drill. The participant must run this attempt immediately after mulligan is awarded.
Times: Recorded to the nearest hundredth of a second. E.g. 4.05 sec.
Description: The participant will begin in a 3-point stance (either hand touching the ground behind the line). The participant will run to the first line 5 yards straight ahead and touch the line with their right-hand. The participant will then pivot and come back to the starting line touching the starting line with their right hand. The participant will then pivot, run towards the first 18” cone and head right 90 degrees to the second 18” cone located 5 yards away. The participant will run around this cone, keeping the cone on their left-hand side, then sprint back towards the 1st cone, keeping the cone on their left-hand side, and sprinting through the finish line.
1 – Start in a 3-point stance with either hand down, hand must be behind the starting line.
2 – Participant must be set for at least one second prior to starting.
3 – No rolling starts.
4 – Time starts on participants first movement.
5 – While rounding the 18” cones the participant can not lean over and touch the ground with their hands, the participant will be disqualified for that attempt.
6 – If, when rounding either cone, they are knocked over or displaced the participant will be disqualified for that attempt.
7 – It is the responsibility of the participant to adjust to the surface and avoid slipping.
8 – Test administrator will inform participant when they have consumed a mulligan and when it is their final attempt. Test administrator will stop the test immediately if protocol is broken.
*Handheld times start on participant movement & stop at the finish line.
Vertical Jump
A test of: Explosiveness and vertical leaping ability
Attempts: A participant can jump a maximum of three (3) times, as long as the participant
improves each jump.
Measurements: Measured to nearest 1/4 of an inch and converted to 8th of an inch. E.g. 34 and 3/4 inches recorded as 346 as per above below. 34 and ¾ inches & is recorded as [ ] [ ] [ 3 ] [ 4 ] [ 6 ]
Description: From a set position, participants will perform a two footed jump and touch the highest slat-marker possible. Prior to their jump each participant will have their vertical reach measured. This will be done using either your left or right hand (Participants choice, but if tested with right hand must jump with right hand).
1 – Test administrator will measure 18 and/or 24 inches down from the bottom marker on the Vertec and place a piece of tape at each mark.
2 – Participant will stand with their right side (left side if left-handed) against the Vertec. The participant will align their ankle, hip, shoulder with the Vertec and extend their arm upward as far as possible.
3 – Test administrator will extend the Vertec to the top of the participants’
extended hand at the top edge of tape and tighten in place. The bottom marker will represent 18 or 24 inches for that participant.
4 – Participant starts jump with both feet planted on the ground.
5 – Participant may swing arms and dip knees.
6 – Participants may not shuffle feet before take-off as this will result in a disqualification and the jump will not count.
7 – Participant attempts up to a maximum of three jumps (must improve eachtime), touching the highest slat-marker on the Vertec from the floor.
8 – The highest slat-marker that the participant touches represents the participants’ vertical jump.
Broad Jump (Standing Long Jump)
A test of: Explosiveness, body control & a check for correlation to Vertical Jump.
Attempts: Participants will be given two (2) attempts and will be given a maximum of one (1) mulligan.
Measurements: Measured to the nearest ¼ inch and given in Feet & Inches E.g. 10 ft 11 and ¼ inches recorded as 10112. 10 ft 11 and 1/2 inches & is recorded as [ 1 [ [ 0 ] [ 1 ] [ 1 ] [ 2 ]
Description: The participant stands behind the line, within a 3-foot lane, and jumps forward as far as they can. The measurement will be from the starting line (same place the participants toes started from) to the back of the foot (heal) that is closest to the starting line upon landing.
1 – When starting; Both feet are behind starting line, flat footed, no steps prior to jump.
2 – Participant can use arms for momentum and feet can be together or slightly apart.
3 – Participants feet must remain behind the starting line until they leave on their jump.
4 – Upon landing, as long as participants foot closest to the starting line remains planted, the participant may fall forward.
* Disqualification occurs if the participant skips their feet across the starting line on jump or when a participant falls back towards the starting line inside the 3-foot lane.
** Disqualification is at the discretion of the spotter.
Bench Press
A test of: Upper body strength and stamina.
Attempts: Each participant will be given one (1) attempt.
Measurements: Record the number of counted reps and subtract the number of deducted
reps to determine the official number of reps completed. E.g. [35]-[ 3]=[32]
Description: The participant will perform as many repetitions of 225 lbs as they possibly can without interruption.
1 – The participant should complete a proper warmup before it is their turn to
complete the test.
2 – The participant will take position with their back on the bench and their feet
flat on either side of the bench.
3 – Once the bar is lifted from the rack, the participants shoulders, mid-back and
tail bone should remain in contact with the bench at all times.
4 – The participant will lower the bar to the chest and back to full arm extension:
- Minimal bouncing of bar off chest is permitted
- Must have full extension of arms on each rep
- Resting with arms fully extended during test is permitted
Combine will include positional football drills portion
Height
A measure of: A participant’s height
Measurements: Taken in feet and inches. E.g. 6 ft and 1/8 of inch. These measurements are historically recorded as 6001, [6] represents the feet, [00] represents the inches and [1] represents the nearest 1/8th of an inch. 6 ft and 1/8 inches is recorded as [ ] [ 6 ] [ 0 ] [ 0 ] [ 1]
Description: The participant shall walk up to and turn their back to the chart but not touching the wall with any body part. The heels of their feet stay together (touching each other) and their feet are then turned out at an angle of 45 degrees forming a V. Then the participant shall curl up (extend) to prevent the ability to rise up on their toes. The instructor will take a geometric type triangle and place it on the very top cone of the head
and flat against the chart on the wall to obtain an accurate reading from the chart.
Weight
A measure of: A participant’s body mass
Measurements: Taken in pounds. E.g. 296 lbs
Description: Participant will remove shoes and socks prior to stepping on scale with minimal clothing (wearing compression shorts only).