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New York Giants first round pick Prince Amukamara starred at cornerback at Nebraska, taking Big XII Defensive Player of the Year as a senior. John Brenkus and Sport Science test his vertical jump, range, speed and body control.

In the aftermath of Giants catcher Buster Posey's leg break in a home plate collision, John Brenkus of Sport Science breaks down the bang-bang play. He compares it to a hit on the football field.

Two-time college softball player of the year Danielle Lawrie hits the Sport Science lab to help demonstrate the challenge of hitting a fast-pitch softball vs. a major league baseball.

John Brenkus of Sport Science stops by ESPN to explain how athletes can excel in their sports. Here he gives keys to running the fastest 100-meter dash.

John Brenkus of Sport Science analyzes what it takes to play third base in Major League Baseball. Dodgers infielder Jamey Carroll showcases the range, reaction time, fielding speed and arm strength needed to play the hot corner.

John Brenkus of Sport Science analyzes what it takes to hit a Major League pitch. Six-time MLB All-Star Nomar Garciaparra steps into the Sport Science batter's box to demonstrate eye tracking and how to make contact.

Boston Celtics point guard Rajon Rondo currently averages 14.1 assists per game, four more than anyone else in the NBA. He also led the league in steals last year. What makes him so effective? John Brenkus reports.

John Brenkus of Sport Science analyzes what makes wrestlers so effective in the Ocatagon. Cain Velasquez and Brock Lesnar, competitors at UFC 121 in Anaheim, Calif., were both decorated NCAA wrestlers at Arizona State and Minnesota, respectively.

John Brenkus of Sport Science analyzes the bicycle kick with help from Chivas USA forward Chukwudi Chijindu.

Sport Science tests John Wall's vision and ability to finish. The projected No. 1 pick in the NBA Draft gets wired for a biomechanical assessment.

John Brenkus of Sport Science analyzes whether it's faster for base runners to dive into first base or run through the bag.

The kind people at the Gatorade Sport Science Institute analyze the results of Jon Mahoney's Gatorade hydration testing in New York City.

Sport Science examines the physics behind a difficult halfpipe landing of X Games gold medalist Simon Dumont for ESPN.