Thank you for your interest in AI Sports combine services. This page will explain what a combine is, why they are needed and the drills we use and why. In addition, we will provide you with video examples of the key drills and give you a list of the next available combine dates. If you are researching your performance scores please go to the Combine Results page listed on our home page or click here.

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Q. What is a Combine?

Answer: A combine is a special testing/scouting environment in which a players size, strength, speed and agility are properly tested.

Q. Why do we need them?

Answer: The role and purpose of the combine has increased in importance throughout the years and now functions in roles similar to the S.A.T test. Properly run combines enable the college recruiting to compare student-athlete's from different playing backgrounds, high schools and coaching systems with a standardized format.

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The combine drills we run test the athletes speed, strength and power as they pertain to football. Each athlete should use his scores as a tool to identify his weak areas and build a workout program to improve his/her problem areas. Here is a list of the general information we collect at an AI Sports run combine. If you would like more details about the information we collect please go to the services page listed on our home page.

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Although it looks simple, the Pro Agility has proven to be the hardest drill for most student-athletes to do correctly. Please use the video to review and practice this drill before you attend the combine. To review Pro Agility times of top high school athletes by position click here! It would be a good idea to use these times as goals when you are preparing for the combine.

Purpose: Shows the student-athletes footwork, ability to change direction and his reaction time.

Procedure:

1.	A Course of 3 lines five yards apart. (see video for example)
2.	From a two-point stance straddle the middle line.
3.	Sprint to the right line and touch it with your right hand.
4.	Push off forcefully and sprint back across the middle line to the left furthest line and touch it with your left hand.
5.	Sprint back to the right, finishing by crossing the middle line.
(View Pro Agility Video)
Each participant gets 2 trials with a 60 second rest in between.
Object and Rules:
1.	Facing timer and straddling the middle line.
2.	Start running to your right and touch the first line with your RIGHT hand.
3.	Sprint back across the middle line and goto the left line touching it with your LEFT hand.
4.	Turn back and sprint across the middle line to END.
5.	Athlete will be disqualified for not touching lines with correct hands.
PLEASE PRACTICE THIS DRILL!!!

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This drill examines the athlete's ability to accelerate from a stopped position. Some coaches say the Pro Agility and this drill are the two most important combine tests run because football is about speed over short distances. Please review 10 yard dash times of top high school athletes by position to help you train for event - click here!

Purpose: 10 Yard Dash is used to show the athletes acceleration from a stopped position.

Procedure:

1.	Place one hand on start line. (see video for example)
2.	Athlete starts when ready -- electronic timing system will start when athlete's hand moves.
(View 10 Yard Dash Video)
Each participant gets 2 trials with a 60 second rest in between.
Object and Rules:
1.	Athlete will be disqualified for rocking/rolling start.
2.	Placing hand or foot in front of starting line.
3.	Run real fast!

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The 40 yard dash is the pinnacle by which we measure speed in football. This drill is the most exciting one to watch at the combines because it seems every athlete is very hyped up to compete in the 40. To review 40 yard dash times of top high school athletes by position click here!

Purpose: 40 Yard Dash is used to show the athletes acceleration and speed.

Procedure:

1.	Place one hand on start line. (see video for example)
2.	Athlete starts when ready -- electronic timing system will start when athlete's hand moves.
(View 40 Yard Dash Video)
Each participant gets 2 trials with a 60 second rest in between.
Object and Rules:
1.	Athlete will be disqualified for rocking/rolling start.
2.	Placing hand or foot in front of starting line.
3.	Run real fast!

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The student-athlete is required to bench press 185 lbs for as many repetitions as possible.

Purpose: The Bench Press is an example of strength and muscle endurance in the upper body.

Procedure:

1.	Athlete lays on bench back flat. (see video for example)
2.	Athlete will grab bar and spotter will help athlete pick bar off.
3.	Athlete benches wait until he is unable to safely lock out elbows and/or properly control the weight..
(View Bench Press Video)
Each participant gets 2 trials.
Object and Rules:
1.	Athlete must touch bar to chest..
2.	Athlete cannot bounce weight off chest -- must control weight.
3.	Athlete is disqualified if he uses legs to arch back.

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In our combine we allow two jumps and if on the last jump your score is higher you will continue to jump until you do not best your last score.

Purpose: Vertical Jump tests the athlete's aerobic power and explosion.

Procedure:

1.	Athlete steps on mat.
2.	Athlete starts when ready -- there are no steps allowed when jumping. Athlete reaches for highest point on wall.
Each participant gets 2 trials.
Object and Rules:
1.	Athlete will be disqualified for stepping.
2.	Athlete jumps until he cannot best last mark.

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Please click on the combine date that you are interested in attending. Open combine are those with the green "O" in front of them. Our combine season for this year will end on July 29th. Next years combines will begin in late January or early February. Please check back for our new combine schedule, you can quickly review dates by clicking on our Events Calendar listed at the top of each page in our site. If you would like to signup to attend an open combine you can do so by clicking here. (When you signup, please remember the date(s) of the combine you are interested in attending because you will need them on the signup form -- thanks!)

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to E-mail us.

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FONTANA HIGH SCHOOL COMBINE

July 15th Fontana Combine

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ORANGE COAST COLLEGE COMBINE

July 29 Orange Coast College Combine

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