Mesh to B Gap: Our RB Metric

We time every back from the mesh point in gun to the B gap because it’s the one gap that matters in virtually every run concept (inside zone, gap power, counter, duo), making it a true apples-to-apples comparison across schemes and competition levels. From gun, the extra depth amplifies differences that get compressed under center, and there’s no running start to mask deficiencies. One number captures five attributes simultaneously: explosiveness, lateral movement, vision, decision-making speed, and path efficiency. We’ve seen verified sub-10.7 hundred-meter sprinters post slower times than less explosive backs because they took worse angles and processed slower. This metric separates football players from track athletes.