running the 60...

Does he have turf shoes?  They work well on turf as well as a track.  You may want to contact PG via email and ask what type of surface the 60 will be run on at the showcase you are attending. 

 

Welcome to the HSBBWEB.

 

Thanks, Glad to be here.  Usually post on NWGAbaseball here in Georgia :-)

 

The last showcase here they ran on the grassy turf on one of the fields they play on, I think they are running on the same surface since they have zero grass out here.

 

Good looking out on turf shoes, I will definitely take a look.

Biggest advice I have heard on running the 60 is using football cleats

My son has posted his best times on turf wearing New Balance turfs compared to running on natural grass wearing spikes.

 

Nastycurve: Welcome ! Most of the ways to improve the 60 yard time are not really equipment related. As silly as it sounds, run in a straight line. Don't lung at the finish, but run through it. The molded cleats should work fine, especially since he is already wearing them. Some things you don't have control over including when son runs. If on grass, the faster times are usually among the first groups if everyone is running on same grass (wears). Human error enters in too, which is why lasers are the best.  The start is important; some good videos on the web.

If you want an "equipment" edge, my son (a speedster), ran some of his fastest times leaving his protective cup in baseball bag...freer movement.  Plenty of opportunity to put it back before skill sets or games.

Glad to see you here Nastycurve :-)  Bballman is on here  somewhere too...it's like a mini north Georgia party!

Here's a good thread on the subject of 60 times.  Be sure to read the "Do You Want To Run Faster?" article.

 

http://community.hsbaseballweb...as-never-been-better

 

Hey CaCO3!  how are you!!!  Georgia Representing!!  lol

 

Thanks for the great info everyone!!!

If you don't mind buying a pair of shoes for just this. Then indoor soccer turf shoes. Good grip on turf and light as a track shoe.

If its Turf grass and you can borrow or buy some...Molded soccer cleats are ideal.  My son found some on clearance last year in Atlanta area when playing at the new Lakepoint facility in Georgia.  He was flying while everyone else was slipping in games trying to get by on tennis shoes etc.  They are light as you will find next to tack cleats which im sure you can wear. 

I have to ask, what makes the molded soccer cleats better than molded baseball cleats?  My 12 year old wears a size 11 so I know they make them in adult sizes.

I think the soccer cleats are lighter than baseball cleats.  My boy wears a 13 and he wears molded cleats when we play at Emerson. 
Just trying to find the lightest, most traction non metal shoe out there lol


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Timed my son yesterday on the football field (grass).  With new balance 4040 turf shoes then with new balance 4040 cleats. 

Turf shoes - 7.02 and 6.86
Cleats - 7.31 and 7.07

Son said the turf shoes felt lighter and more comfortable for sprinting.  He decided he will use those whenever he is running for time.  Just thought I would come back here to share for others.