Category: Running Back Drills

Running Back Drill

I have my running backs do this drill as often as possible. It works on several issues at the same time.

Quarterback & Running Back Drill

I had racked my brain to get my backs to lead block out of the backfield and “go full speed” off the snap. Most plays at this level, I have learned, are sweeps and/or misdirection sweeps and the fastest kids around the end win. My resolves – A drill just for QB and Running Backs.

Fumble Prevention : How to Stop Fumbling The Football

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The other day we had a look at drills to help you recover fumbles, and today we’re going to have a look at how to prevent them. There are three different stages to every run: the beginning, the middle, and the end, and they are all crucial to maintaining ball possession. Hand-off Drill The beginning [...]

Running Backs + Barrel Drills = Results

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Often what separates good running backs from great ones isn’t top end speed or bulldozing power – but the ability to recognize holes and change direction without sacrificing too much power or speed. Sure, a 4.3 40 yard dash is great, but how often in football does your running back run for 40 yards in [...]

Running Defenses Ragged – Fighting For Extra Yards

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A players ability for 1, 2, even 3 extra yards, can be absolutely critical to your team’s success – whether that’s getting just past the chains for a first down, or even avoiding a safety in your own endzone, those extra yards can chance the tide of the game. And while there is a certain [...]