ARE YOU A PRO-LEVEL ATHLETE? The NFL Scouting Combine Tests
Do you ever wonder how your athleticism stacks up against the NFL players you watch on the field every Sunday? Well, it’s actually not too hard to find out. Every spring, the top prospects for the NFL draft participate in the scouting combine, where they perform tests in front of representatives from every team. You can easily replicate these tests and see how you compare to the pros. The 40-yard dash, which is exactly what it sounds like, is a test of raw speed. The 40 is the headline event of the combine, and a player’s draft stock can rise and fall based on a few tenths of a second. The shuttle drill tests lateral quickness and acceleration. Starting in a three- point stance (one hand on the ground), sprint five yards to the right, then 10 yards to the left, placing a hand on the ground at each stopping point. Finish with a five-yard sprint back to the starting line. At the combine, players test strength by bench-pressing 225 pounds as many times as they can. You can choose a weight that you feel comfortable with. Make sure you have a spotter on hand.
get a baseline measurement.
Jump as high as you can from a standstill, reaching your hand up again. The difference between these heights will determine standing long jump. The difference between the start line and your heels at landing will give you your score. To see the best combine results, check out nfl.com/ combine/top-performers. your vertical. The broad jump is a
The vertical and broad jumps measure the height and length of your jump, respectively. To find your vertical, reach your hand as high as you can to
AVOCADO AND CUCUMBER COLD SOUP
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Summer may be drawing to a close, but the heat doesn’t feel like it’s going anywhere soon. Cool off with this light, cold soup and enjoy those last few sunny summer afternoons!
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INGREDIENTS
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Olive oil
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1 lemon, juiced
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2 medium ripe avocados, halved
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½ cup cold water
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1 clove garlic
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1 large cucumber, halved
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¾ teaspoon salt
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6 stalks spring onions
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½ teaspoon black pepper
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1 jalapeno
INSTRUCTIONS
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Preheat grill to medium-high.
4. Chop grilled veggies and puree with lemon juice, cold water, garlic, salt, and black pepper. 5. Once smooth, portion soup into bowls and refrigerate to cool before serving. 6. Garnish with toasted cubed bread, avocados, spring
2. Coat halved avocados
with lemon juice to avoid browning. Brush olive oil over avocados, cucumber, spring onions, and jalapeno. Oil grill while hot.
3. Grill vegetables until
everything is grilled or slightly charred. Once grilled, remove and place on platter to cool.
onions, chives, lemon zest, or a drizzle of olive oil, if desired.
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